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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,948.26, 244,256.31 and 148,582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,948.26, 244,256.31 and 148,582.86 is: 222,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,948.26 : 244,256.31 = 148,582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,948.26/244,256.31 = 148,582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,948.26x = 244,256.31 × 148,582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,948.26x = 36,292,300,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,292,300,196.89/162,948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,722.85

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