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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,661.82, 535,021.89 and 146,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,661.82, 535,021.89 and 146,301.58 is: 219,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,661.82 : 535,021.89 = 146,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,661.82/535,021.89 = 146,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,661.82x = 535,021.89 × 146,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,661.82x = 78,274,547,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274,547,841.59/356,661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,464.33

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