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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,051.52, 535,555.28 and 146,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,051.52, 535,555.28 and 146,684 is: 220,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,051.52 : 535,555.28 = 146,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,051.52/535,555.28 = 146,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,051.52x = 535,555.28 × 146,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,051.52x = 78,557,390,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,557,390,691.52/357,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,016.96

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