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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,979.56, 349,247.88 and 148,502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,979.56, 349,247.88 and 148,502.59 is: 222,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,979.56 : 349,247.88 = 148,502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,979.56/349,247.88 = 148,502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,979.56x = 349,247.88 × 148,502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,979.56x = 51,864,213,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864,213,858.89/232,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,612.72

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