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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,627.20, 533,246.40 and 145,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,627.20, 533,246.40 and 145,027.20 is: 217,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,627.20 : 533,246.40 = 145,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,627.20/533,246.40 = 145,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,627.20x = 533,246.40 × 145,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,627.20x = 77,335,232,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,335,232,302.08/355,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,461.52

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