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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,580.73, 668,508.98 and 146,063.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,580.73, 668,508.98 and 146,063.61 is: 219,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,580.73 : 668,508.98 = 146,063.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,580.73/668,508.98 = 146,063.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,580.73x = 668,508.98 × 146,063.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,580.73x = 97,644,834,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644,834,205.90/445,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,140.61

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