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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,540.60, 337,436.10 and 146,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,540.60, 337,436.10 and 146,808.60 is: 219,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,540.60 : 337,436.10 = 146,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,540.60/337,436.10 = 146,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,540.60x = 337,436.10 × 146,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,540.60x = 49,538,521,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538,521,430.46/225,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,643.48

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