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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,168.80, 885,253.20 and 146,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,168.80, 885,253.20 and 146,936.80 is: 220,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,168.80 : 885,253.20 = 146,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,168.80/885,253.20 = 146,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,168.80x = 885,253.20 × 146,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,168.80x = 130,076,272,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076,272,397.76/590,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,405.20

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