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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,486.10, 534,469.95 and 146,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,486.10, 534,469.95 and 146,015.70 is: 218,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,486.10 : 534,469.95 = 146,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,486.10/534,469.95 = 146,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,486.10x = 534,469.95 × 146,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,486.10x = 78,041,003,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,041,003,878.22/356,486.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,917.38

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