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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,789.54, 278,418.63 and 148,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,789.54, 278,418.63 and 148,463.12 is: 222,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,789.54 : 278,418.63 = 148,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,789.54/278,418.63 = 148,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,789.54x = 278,418.63 × 148,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,789.54x = 41,334,898,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334,898,475.93/185,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,482.38

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