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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,587.56, 534,684.51 and 146,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,587.56, 534,684.51 and 146,373.12 is: 219,478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,587.56 : 534,684.51 = 146,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,587.56/534,684.51 = 146,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,587.56x = 534,684.51 × 146,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,587.56x = 78,263,439,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,263,439,944.37/356,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,478.88

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