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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,481.60, 329,222.40 and 148,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,481.60, 329,222.40 and 148,979.20 is: 223,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,481.60 : 329,222.40 = 148,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,481.60/329,222.40 = 148,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,481.60x = 329,222.40 × 148,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,481.60x = 49,047,289,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047,289,774.08/219,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,468.80

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