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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,298.60, 222,323.13 and 120,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,298.60, 222,323.13 and 120,148.84 is: 180,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,298.60 : 222,323.13 = 120,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,298.60/222,323.13 = 120,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,298.60x = 222,323.13 × 120,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,298.60x = 26,711,866,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,866,174.67/148,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,122.17

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