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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,439.20, 361,467.60 and 148,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,439.20, 361,467.60 and 148,127.20 is: 221,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,439.20 : 361,467.60 = 148,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,439.20/361,467.60 = 148,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,439.20x = 361,467.60 × 148,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,439.20x = 53,543,183,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,183,478.72/241,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,766.74

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