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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,775.85, 668,640.29 and 146,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,775.85, 668,640.29 and 146,217 is: 219,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,775.85 : 668,640.29 = 146,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,775.85/668,640.29 = 146,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,775.85x = 668,640.29 × 146,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,775.85x = 97,766,576,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,766,576,551.85/445,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,317.80

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