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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,855.60, 485,668.20 and 146,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,855.60, 485,668.20 and 146,447.60 is: 219,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,855.60 : 485,668.20 = 146,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,855.60/485,668.20 = 146,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,855.60x = 485,668.20 × 146,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,855.60x = 71,124,942,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124,942,286.32/323,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,619.31

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