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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,082.22, 534,121.68 and 145,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,082.22, 534,121.68 and 145,720.18 is: 218,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,082.22 : 534,121.68 = 145,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,082.22/534,121.68 = 145,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,082.22x = 534,121.68 × 145,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,082.22x = 77,832,307,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832,307,351.50/356,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,579.59

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