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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,141.72, 534,212.60 and 145,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,141.72, 534,212.60 and 145,694 is: 218,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,141.72 : 534,212.60 = 145,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,141.72/534,212.60 = 145,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,141.72x = 534,212.60 × 145,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,141.72x = 77,831,570,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,831,570,544.40/356,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,541.01

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