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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,206.65, 559,478.34 and 145,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,206.65, 559,478.34 and 145,449.50 is: 218,045.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,206.65 : 559,478.34 = 145,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,206.65/559,478.34 = 145,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,206.65x = 559,478.34 × 145,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,206.65x = 81,375,842,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,375,842,016.44/373,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,045.00

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