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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,011.80, 441,017.70 and 146,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,011.80, 441,017.70 and 146,555.80 is: 219,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,011.80 : 441,017.70 = 146,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,011.80/441,017.70 = 146,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,011.80x = 441,017.70 × 146,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,011.80x = 64,633,701,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633,701,837.66/294,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,833.70

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