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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,546.80, 574,038.90 and 146,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,546.80, 574,038.90 and 146,059.20 is: 219,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,546.80 : 574,038.90 = 146,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,546.80/574,038.90 = 146,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,546.80x = 574,038.90 × 146,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,546.80x = 83,843,662,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,843,662,502.88/382,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,172.30

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