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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,845.80, 485,622.90 and 146,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,845.80, 485,622.90 and 146,261.40 is: 219,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,845.80 : 485,622.90 = 146,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,845.80/485,622.90 = 146,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,845.80x = 485,622.90 × 146,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,845.80x = 71,027,885,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,885,226.06/323,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,326.25

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