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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,337.20, 860,005.80 and 146,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,337.20, 860,005.80 and 146,872.20 is: 220,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,337.20 : 860,005.80 = 146,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,337.20/860,005.80 = 146,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,337.20x = 860,005.80 × 146,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,337.20x = 126,310,943,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,310,943,858.76/573,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,308.30

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