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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,051.70, 663,007.15 and 146,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,051.70, 663,007.15 and 146,563.70 is: 219,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,051.70 : 663,007.15 = 146,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,051.70/663,007.15 = 146,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,051.70x = 663,007.15 × 146,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,051.70x = 97,172,781,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172,781,030.46/442,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,822.21

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