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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,450.14, 537,676.72 and 145,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,450.14, 537,676.72 and 145,222.20 is: 217,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,450.14 : 537,676.72 = 145,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,450.14/537,676.72 = 145,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,450.14x = 537,676.72 × 145,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,450.14x = 78,082,596,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082,596,167.18/358,450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,833.91

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