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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,116.76, 337,432.14 and 146,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,116.76, 337,432.14 and 146,287.56 is: 219,273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,116.76 : 337,432.14 = 146,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,116.76/337,432.14 = 146,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,116.76x = 337,432.14 × 146,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,116.76x = 49,362,124,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362,124,426.18/225,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,273.43

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