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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,992.08, 536,013 and 147,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,992.08, 536,013 and 147,040.08 is: 220,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,992.08 : 536,013 = 147,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,992.08/536,013 = 147,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,992.08x = 536,013 × 147,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,992.08x = 78,815,394,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,815,394,401.04/356,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,776.31

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