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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,861.45, 315,942.26 and 148,400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,861.45, 315,942.26 and 148,400.73 is: 222,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,861.45 : 315,942.26 = 148,400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,861.45/315,942.26 = 148,400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,861.45x = 315,942.26 × 148,400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,861.45x = 46,886,061,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,886,061,279.85/210,861.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,354.83

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