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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,664.50, 544,105.38 and 146,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,664.50, 544,105.38 and 146,411.87 is: 219,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,664.50 : 544,105.38 = 146,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,664.50/544,105.38 = 146,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,664.50x = 544,105.38 × 146,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,664.50x = 79,663,483,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,663,483,442.33/362,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,661.66

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