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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,342.50, 663,513.76 and 146,854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,342.50, 663,513.76 and 146,854.50 is: 220,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,342.50 : 663,513.76 = 146,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,342.50/663,513.76 = 146,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,342.50x = 663,513.76 × 146,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,342.50x = 97,439,981,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439,981,467.92/442,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,281.75

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