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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,234.60, 486,236.70 and 146,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,234.60, 486,236.70 and 146,826.60 is: 220,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,234.60 : 486,236.70 = 146,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,234.60/486,236.70 = 146,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,234.60x = 486,236.70 × 146,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,234.60x = 71,392,481,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,392,481,456.22/324,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,187.73

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