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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,421.60, 534,632.40 and 146,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,421.60, 534,632.40 and 146,210.40 is: 219,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,421.60 : 534,632.40 = 146,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,421.60/534,632.40 = 146,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,421.60x = 534,632.40 × 146,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,421.60x = 78,168,817,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,168,817,056.96/356,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,315.60

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