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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,250.24, 552,329.28 and 146,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,250.24, 552,329.28 and 146,789.76 is: 220,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,250.24 : 552,329.28 = 146,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,250.24/552,329.28 = 146,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,250.24x = 552,329.28 × 146,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,250.24x = 81,076,282,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,076,282,452.17/368,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,166.27

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