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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,233.20, 556,961.04 and 146,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,233.20, 556,961.04 and 146,625.60 is: 219,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,233.20 : 556,961.04 = 146,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,233.20/556,961.04 = 146,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,233.20x = 556,961.04 × 146,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,233.20x = 81,664,746,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664,746,666.62/371,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,982.34

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