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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,671.30, 574,225.65 and 146,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,671.30, 574,225.65 and 146,183.70 is: 219,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,671.30 : 574,225.65 = 146,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,671.30/574,225.65 = 146,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,671.30x = 574,225.65 × 146,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,671.30x = 83,942,430,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,430,151.91/382,671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,359.10

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