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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,473.81, 668,213.15 and 145,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,473.81, 668,213.15 and 145,966.59 is: 218,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,473.81 : 668,213.15 = 145,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,473.81/668,213.15 = 145,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,473.81x = 668,213.15 × 145,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,473.81x = 97,536,794,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,536,794,168.83/445,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,950.68

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