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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,346.07, 561,565.47 and 146,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,346.07, 561,565.47 and 146,612.14 is: 219,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,346.07 : 561,565.47 = 146,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,346.07/561,565.47 = 146,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,346.07x = 561,565.47 × 146,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,346.07x = 82,332,312,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,332,312,498.98/374,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,936.36

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