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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,749.60, 534,865.20 and 146,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,749.60, 534,865.20 and 146,279.20 is: 219,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,749.60 : 534,865.20 = 146,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,749.60/534,865.20 = 146,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,749.60x = 534,865.20 × 146,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,749.60x = 78,239,653,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,239,653,563.84/356,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,312.52

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