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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,027.27, 540,038.95 and 146,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,027.27, 540,038.95 and 146,794.35 is: 220,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,027.27 : 540,038.95 = 146,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,027.27/540,038.95 = 146,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,027.27x = 540,038.95 × 146,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,027.27x = 79,274,666,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,666,639.93/360,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,190.73

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