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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,278.94, 222,503.58 and 147,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,278.94, 222,503.58 and 147,075.28 is: 220,697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,278.94 : 222,503.58 = 147,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,278.94/222,503.58 = 147,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,278.94x = 222,503.58 × 147,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,278.94x = 32,724,776,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724,776,329.50/148,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,697.40

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