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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,887.80, 534,878.10 and 146,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,887.80, 534,878.10 and 146,287.80 is: 219,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,887.80 : 534,878.10 = 146,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,887.80/534,878.10 = 146,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,887.80x = 534,878.10 × 146,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,887.80x = 78,246,140,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,246,140,517.18/356,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,245.77

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