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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,122.98, 534,183.26 and 145,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,122.98, 534,183.26 and 145,761.12 is: 218,641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,122.98 : 534,183.26 = 145,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,122.98/534,183.26 = 145,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,122.98x = 534,183.26 × 145,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,122.98x = 77,863,149,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,863,149,534.05/356,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,641.18

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