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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,585.31, 534,681.14 and 146,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,585.31, 534,681.14 and 146,370.87 is: 219,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,585.31 : 534,681.14 = 146,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,585.31/534,681.14 = 146,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,585.31x = 534,681.14 × 146,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,585.31x = 78,261,742,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,261,742,902.54/356,585.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,475.51

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