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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,650.88, 362,706.96 and 148,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,650.88, 362,706.96 and 148,338.88 is: 222,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,650.88 : 362,706.96 = 148,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,650.88/362,706.96 = 148,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,650.88x = 362,706.96 × 148,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,650.88x = 53,803,544,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,803,544,214.60/241,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,649.90

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