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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,225.50, 663,441.93 and 146,737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,225.50, 663,441.93 and 146,737.50 is: 220,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,225.50 : 663,441.93 = 146,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,225.50/663,441.93 = 146,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,225.50x = 663,441.93 × 146,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,225.50x = 97,351,810,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351,810,203.38/442,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,140.65

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