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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,233.60, 336,975.60 and 146,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,233.60, 336,975.60 and 146,501.60 is: 219,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,233.60 : 336,975.60 = 146,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,233.60/336,975.60 = 146,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,233.60x = 336,975.60 × 146,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,233.60x = 49,367,464,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,367,464,560.96/225,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,183.39

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