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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,174.24, 850,764.48 and 146,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,174.24, 850,764.48 and 146,421.12 is: 219,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,174.24 : 850,764.48 = 146,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,174.24/850,764.48 = 146,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,174.24x = 850,764.48 × 146,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,174.24x = 124,569,888,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,569,888,017.82/567,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,632.49

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