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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,007.03, 556,134.89 and 146,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,007.03, 556,134.89 and 146,525.75 is: 219,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,007.03 : 556,134.89 = 146,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,007.03/556,134.89 = 146,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,007.03x = 556,134.89 × 146,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,007.03x = 81,488,078,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,488,078,345.11/371,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,640.25

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