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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,481.60, 534,722.40 and 146,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,481.60, 534,722.40 and 146,270.40 is: 219,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,481.60 : 534,722.40 = 146,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,481.60/534,722.40 = 146,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,481.60x = 534,722.40 × 146,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,481.60x = 78,214,059,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,214,059,336.96/356,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,405.60

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