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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,541.60, 337,437.60 and 146,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,541.60, 337,437.60 and 146,809.60 is: 219,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,541.60 : 337,437.60 = 146,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,541.60/337,437.60 = 146,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,541.60x = 337,437.60 × 146,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,541.60x = 49,539,079,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539,079,080.96/225,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,644.97

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