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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,971, 223,412.76 and 43,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,971, 223,412.76 and 43,764.96 is: 65,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,971 : 223,412.76 = 43,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,971/223,412.76 = 43,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,971x = 223,412.76 × 43,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,971x = 9,777,650,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,777,650,504.89/148,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,634.59

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