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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,901.60, 617,852.40 and 145,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,901.60, 617,852.40 and 145,962.40 is: 218,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,901.60 : 617,852.40 = 145,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,901.60/617,852.40 = 145,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,901.60x = 617,852.40 × 145,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,901.60x = 90,183,219,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,183,219,149.76/411,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,943.60

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