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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,853.66, 555,905.31 and 146,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,853.66, 555,905.31 and 146,126.72 is: 219,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,853.66 : 555,905.31 = 146,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,853.66/555,905.31 = 146,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,853.66x = 555,905.31 × 146,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,853.66x = 81,232,619,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,232,619,580.88/370,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,042.25

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