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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,612.88, 534,715.20 and 146,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,612.88, 534,715.20 and 146,136 is: 219,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,612.88 : 534,715.20 = 146,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,612.88/534,715.20 = 146,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,612.88x = 534,715.20 × 146,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,612.88x = 78,141,140,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,141,140,467.20/356,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,120.35

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