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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,448.67, 537,674.49 and 145,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,448.67, 537,674.49 and 145,220.70 is: 217,831.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,448.67 : 537,674.49 = 145,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,448.67/537,674.49 = 145,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,448.67x = 537,674.49 × 145,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,448.67x = 78,081,465,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081,465,809.94/358,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,831.65

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