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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,440.88, 534,662.04 and 146,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,440.88, 534,662.04 and 146,041.04 is: 219,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,440.88 : 534,662.04 = 146,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,440.88/534,662.04 = 146,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,440.88x = 534,662.04 × 146,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,440.88x = 78,082,600,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082,600,370.12/356,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,061.85

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