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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,929.80, 337,005.90 and 146,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,929.80, 337,005.90 and 146,003.40 is: 218,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,929.80 : 337,005.90 = 146,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,929.80/337,005.90 = 146,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,929.80x = 337,005.90 × 146,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,929.80x = 49,204,007,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,007,220.06/224,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,752.73

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