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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,026.20, 363,039.30 and 148,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,026.20, 363,039.30 and 148,584.60 is: 222,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,026.20 : 363,039.30 = 148,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,026.20/363,039.30 = 148,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,026.20x = 363,039.30 × 148,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,026.20x = 53,942,049,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942,049,174.78/242,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,876.90

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