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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,684.80, 574,245.90 and 146,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,684.80, 574,245.90 and 146,197.20 is: 219,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,684.80 : 574,245.90 = 146,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,684.80/574,245.90 = 146,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,684.80x = 574,245.90 × 146,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,684.80x = 83,953,142,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,953,142,691.48/382,684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,379.35

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