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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,430.60, 353,145.90 and 146,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,430.60, 353,145.90 and 146,784.20 is: 220,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,430.60 : 353,145.90 = 146,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,430.60/353,145.90 = 146,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,430.60x = 353,145.90 × 146,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,430.60x = 51,836,238,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836,238,414.78/235,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,176.30

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