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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,849.09, 518,827.28 and 146,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345,849.09, 518,827.28 and 146,170.32 is: 219,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,849.09 : 518,827.28 = 146,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,849.09/518,827.28 = 146,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,849.09x = 518,827.28 × 146,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,849.09x = 75,837,149,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,837,149,542.33/345,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,278.15

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