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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,866.95, 315,950.50 and 148,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,866.95, 315,950.50 and 148,406.23 is: 222,363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,866.95 : 315,950.50 = 148,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,866.95/315,950.50 = 148,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,866.95x = 315,950.50 × 148,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,866.95x = 46,889,022,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889,022,571.62/210,866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,363.07

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