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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,464.28, 222,433.98 and 98,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,464.28, 222,433.98 and 98,425.72 is: 147,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,464.28 : 222,433.98 = 98,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,464.28/222,433.98 = 98,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,464.28x = 222,433.98 × 98,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,464.28x = 21,893,224,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,224,633.97/148,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,464.59

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