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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,873.95, 315,961 and 148,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,873.95, 315,961 and 148,413.23 is: 222,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,873.95 : 315,961 = 148,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,873.95/315,961 = 148,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,873.95x = 315,961 × 148,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,873.95x = 46,892,792,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892,792,564.03/210,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,373.57

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