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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,987.60, 340,481.40 and 148,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,987.60, 340,481.40 and 148,255.60 is: 222,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,987.60 : 340,481.40 = 148,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,987.60/340,481.40 = 148,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,987.60x = 340,481.40 × 148,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,987.60x = 50,478,274,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478,274,245.84/226,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,383.40

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