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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,442.13, 537,664.72 and 145,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,442.13, 537,664.72 and 145,214.19 is: 217,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,442.13 : 537,664.72 = 145,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,442.13/537,664.72 = 145,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,442.13x = 537,664.72 × 145,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,442.13x = 78,076,546,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,076,546,806.38/358,442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,821.90

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