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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,507.58, 557,255.36 and 146,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,507.58, 557,255.36 and 146,870.10 is: 220,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,507.58 : 557,255.36 = 146,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,507.58/557,255.36 = 146,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,507.58x = 557,255.36 × 146,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,507.58x = 81,844,150,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,844,150,815.91/371,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,302.78

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