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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,405.20, 335,898.72 and 146,665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,405.20, 335,898.72 and 146,665.07 is: 202,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,405.20 : 335,898.72 = 146,665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,405.20/335,898.72 = 146,665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,405.20x = 335,898.72 × 146,665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,405.20x = 49,264,607,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,607,602.22/243,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,397.52

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