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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,257, 219,385.50 and 35,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,257, 219,385.50 and 35,449 is: 53,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,257 : 219,385.50 = 35,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,257/219,385.50 = 35,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,257x = 219,385.50 × 35,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,257x = 7,776,996,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,996,589.50/146,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,173.50

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