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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,248, 219,373.20 and 35,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,248, 219,373.20 and 35,440 is: 53,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,248 : 219,373.20 = 35,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,248/219,373.20 = 35,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,248x = 219,373.20 × 35,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,248x = 7,774,586,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,586,208/146,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,160.29

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