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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,443.20, 318,664.80 and 148,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,443.20, 318,664.80 and 148,852.80 is: 223,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,443.20 : 318,664.80 = 148,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,443.20/318,664.80 = 148,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,443.20x = 318,664.80 × 148,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,443.20x = 47,434,147,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434,147,741.44/212,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,279.20

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