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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,005.60, 340,508.40 and 148,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,005.60, 340,508.40 and 148,273.60 is: 222,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,005.60 : 340,508.40 = 148,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,005.60/340,508.40 = 148,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,005.60x = 340,508.40 × 148,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,005.60x = 50,488,406,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,488,406,298.24/227,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,410.40

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