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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,444.14, 537,667.72 and 145,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,444.14, 537,667.72 and 145,216.20 is: 217,824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,444.14 : 537,667.72 = 145,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,444.14/537,667.72 = 145,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,444.14x = 537,667.72 × 145,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,444.14x = 78,078,063,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,078,063,161.06/358,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,824.91

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