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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,429.60, 534,644.40 and 146,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,429.60, 534,644.40 and 146,218.40 is: 219,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,429.60 : 534,644.40 = 146,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,429.60/534,644.40 = 146,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,429.60x = 534,644.40 × 146,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,429.60x = 78,174,848,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,174,848,736.96/356,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,327.60

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