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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,872.06, 485,800.80 and 146,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,872.06, 485,800.80 and 146,331.40 is: 219,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,872.06 : 485,800.80 = 146,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,872.06/485,800.80 = 146,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,872.06x = 485,800.80 × 146,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,872.06x = 71,087,911,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,087,911,185.12/323,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,493.81

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