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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,538.08, 668,445.68 and 146,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,538.08, 668,445.68 and 146,021.28 is: 219,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,538.08 : 668,445.68 = 146,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,538.08/668,445.68 = 146,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,538.08x = 668,445.68 × 146,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,538.08x = 97,607,293,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,607,293,804.07/445,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,077.33

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