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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,255.92, 222,516.72 and 120,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,255.92, 222,516.72 and 120,110.04 is: 180,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,255.92 : 222,516.72 = 120,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,255.92/222,516.72 = 120,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,255.92x = 222,516.72 × 120,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,255.92x = 26,726,492,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726,492,139.87/148,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,272.68

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