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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,544.79, 318,467.25 and 148,509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,544.79, 318,467.25 and 148,509.43 is: 222,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,544.79 : 318,467.25 = 148,509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,544.79/318,467.25 = 148,509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,544.79x = 318,467.25 × 148,509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,544.79x = 47,295,388,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,388,178.83/212,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,519.64

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