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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,028.53, 540,040.85 and 146,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,028.53, 540,040.85 and 146,795.62 is: 220,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,028.53 : 540,040.85 = 146,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,028.53/540,040.85 = 146,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,028.53x = 540,040.85 × 146,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,028.53x = 79,275,631,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,275,631,401.08/360,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,192.64

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