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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,513.88, 534,771.54 and 146,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,513.88, 534,771.54 and 146,114.04 is: 219,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,513.88 : 534,771.54 = 146,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,513.88/534,771.54 = 146,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,513.88x = 534,771.54 × 146,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,513.88x = 78,137,630,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137,630,186.42/356,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,171.36

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