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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,339.50, 663,509.26 and 146,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,339.50, 663,509.26 and 146,851.50 is: 220,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,339.50 : 663,509.26 = 146,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,339.50/663,509.26 = 146,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,339.50x = 663,509.26 × 146,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,339.50x = 97,437,330,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,437,330,094.89/442,339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,277.25

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