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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,043, 219,064.50 and 35,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,043, 219,064.50 and 35,235 is: 52,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,043 : 219,064.50 = 35,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,043/219,064.50 = 35,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,043x = 219,064.50 × 35,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,043x = 7,718,737,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718,737,657.50/146,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,852.50

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