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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,060.72, 617,963.91 and 145,759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,060.72, 617,963.91 and 145,759.99 is: 218,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,060.72 : 617,963.91 = 145,759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,060.72/617,963.91 = 145,759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,060.72x = 617,963.91 × 145,759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,060.72x = 90,074,413,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,074,413,341.96/412,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,595.00

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