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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,860.46, 539,759.33 and 146,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,860.46, 539,759.33 and 146,650.74 is: 219,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,860.46 : 539,759.33 = 146,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,860.46/539,759.33 = 146,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,860.46x = 539,759.33 × 146,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,860.46x = 79,156,105,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,156,105,166.40/359,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,963.33

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