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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,514.88, 534,773.04 and 146,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,514.88, 534,773.04 and 146,115.04 is: 219,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,514.88 : 534,773.04 = 146,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,514.88/534,773.04 = 146,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,514.88x = 534,773.04 × 146,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,514.88x = 78,138,384,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138,384,130.52/356,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,172.86

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