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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,545.20, 361,626.60 and 148,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,545.20, 361,626.60 and 148,233.20 is: 221,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,545.20 : 361,626.60 = 148,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,545.20/361,626.60 = 148,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,545.20x = 361,626.60 × 148,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,545.20x = 53,605,068,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,068,123.12/241,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,925.62

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