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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,117.59, 222,657.57 and 118,855.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,117.59, 222,657.57 and 118,855.53 is: 178,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,117.59 : 222,657.57 = 118,855.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,117.59/222,657.57 = 118,855.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,117.59x = 222,657.57 × 118,855.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,117.59x = 26,464,083,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,083,490.86/148,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,669.42

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