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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,029.31, 540,042.03 and 146,796.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,029.31, 540,042.03 and 146,796.41 is: 220,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,029.31 : 540,042.03 = 146,796.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,029.31/540,042.03 = 146,796.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,029.31x = 540,042.03 × 146,796.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,029.31x = 79,276,228,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,276,228,552.90/360,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,193.82

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