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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,778.25, 223,168.59 and 55,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,778.25, 223,168.59 and 55,284 is: 82,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,778.25 : 223,168.59 = 55,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,778.25/223,168.59 = 55,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,778.25x = 223,168.59 × 55,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,778.25x = 12,337,652,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,337,652,329.56/148,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,926.45

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