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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,463.70, 575,278.59 and 146,806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,463.70, 575,278.59 and 146,806.39 is: 220,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,463.70 : 575,278.59 = 146,806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,463.70/575,278.59 = 146,806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,463.70x = 575,278.59 × 146,806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,463.70x = 84,454,573,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,454,573,042.19/383,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,241.38

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