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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,327.55, 534,793.73 and 146,116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,327.55, 534,793.73 and 146,116.35 is: 219,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,327.55 : 534,793.73 = 146,116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,327.55/534,793.73 = 146,116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,327.55x = 534,793.73 × 146,116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,327.55x = 78,142,107,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142,107,099.90/356,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,298.53

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