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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,069.24, 556,257.58 and 146,431.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,069.24, 556,257.58 and 146,431.53 is: 219,510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,069.24 : 556,257.58 = 146,431.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,069.24/556,257.58 = 146,431.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,069.24x = 556,257.58 × 146,431.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,069.24x = 81,453,648,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,648,147.42/371,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,510.65

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