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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,426.30, 337,895.37 and 146,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,426.30, 337,895.37 and 146,597.10 is: 219,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,426.30 : 337,895.37 = 146,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,426.30/337,895.37 = 146,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,426.30x = 337,895.37 × 146,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,426.30x = 49,534,481,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,481,345.43/225,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,736.92

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