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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,035.23, 534,051.50 and 145,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,035.23, 534,051.50 and 145,673.10 is: 218,509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,035.23 : 534,051.50 = 145,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,035.23/534,051.50 = 145,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,035.23x = 534,051.50 × 145,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,035.23x = 77,796,936,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796,936,836.28/356,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,509.10

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