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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,255.59, 538,926.35 and 145,977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,255.59, 538,926.35 and 145,977.93 is: 218,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,255.59 : 538,926.35 = 145,977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,255.59/538,926.35 = 145,977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,255.59x = 538,926.35 × 145,977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,255.59x = 78,671,352,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671,352,265.57/359,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,984.35

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