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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,891.60, 485,722.20 and 146,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,891.60, 485,722.20 and 146,483.60 is: 219,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,891.60 : 485,722.20 = 146,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,891.60/485,722.20 = 146,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,891.60x = 485,722.20 × 146,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,891.60x = 71,150,336,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,150,336,455.92/323,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,673.30

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