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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,200.70, 618,373.95 and 146,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,200.70, 618,373.95 and 146,115.70 is: 219,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,200.70 : 618,373.95 = 146,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,200.70/618,373.95 = 146,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,200.70x = 618,373.95 × 146,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,200.70x = 90,354,142,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,354,142,566.02/412,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,199.39

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