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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,136.20, 663,204.30 and 146,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,136.20, 663,204.30 and 146,648.20 is: 219,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,136.20 : 663,204.30 = 146,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,136.20/663,204.30 = 146,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,136.20x = 663,204.30 × 146,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,136.20x = 97,257,716,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257,716,827.26/442,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,972.30

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