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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,124.58, 536,715.99 and 147,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,124.58, 536,715.99 and 147,645.54 is: 221,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,124.58 : 536,715.99 = 147,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,124.58/536,715.99 = 147,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,124.58x = 536,715.99 × 147,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,124.58x = 79,243,722,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243,722,170.18/358,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,274.18

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