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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,670.80, 223,265.40 and 144,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,670.80, 223,265.40 and 144,005.20 is: 216,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,670.80 : 223,265.40 = 144,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,670.80/223,265.40 = 144,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,670.80x = 223,265.40 × 144,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,670.80x = 32,151,378,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,378,580.08/148,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,258.87

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