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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,854.21, 645,879.38 and 146,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,854.21, 645,879.38 and 146,350.12 is: 219,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,854.21 : 645,879.38 = 146,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,854.21/645,879.38 = 146,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,854.21x = 645,879.38 × 146,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,854.21x = 94,524,524,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,524,524,768.53/430,854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,388.65

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