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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,223.08, 504,409.50 and 146,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,223.08, 504,409.50 and 146,714.04 is: 220,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,223.08 : 504,409.50 = 146,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,223.08/504,409.50 = 146,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,223.08x = 504,409.50 × 146,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,223.08x = 74,003,955,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003,955,559.38/336,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,103.73

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