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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,639.93, 522,465.53 and 146,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,639.93, 522,465.53 and 146,017.76 is: 218,819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,639.93 : 522,465.53 = 146,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,639.93/522,465.53 = 146,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,639.93x = 522,465.53 × 146,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,639.93x = 76,289,243,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289,243,025.40/348,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,819.58

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