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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,852.66, 555,903.81 and 146,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,852.66, 555,903.81 and 146,125.72 is: 219,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,852.66 : 555,903.81 = 146,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,852.66/555,903.81 = 146,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,852.66x = 555,903.81 × 146,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,852.66x = 81,231,844,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231,844,486.99/370,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,040.75

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