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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,151.20, 535,726.32 and 146,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,151.20, 535,726.32 and 146,640.96 is: 219,961.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,151.20 : 535,726.32 = 146,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,151.20/535,726.32 = 146,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,151.20x = 535,726.32 × 146,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,151.20x = 78,559,421,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,559,421,862.07/357,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,961.24

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