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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,960.94, 519,011.43 and 146,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345,960.94, 519,011.43 and 146,281 is: 219,451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,960.94 : 519,011.43 = 146,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,960.94/519,011.43 = 146,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,960.94x = 519,011.43 × 146,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,960.94x = 75,921,510,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921,510,991.83/345,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,451.11

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