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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,161.40, 362,804.70 and 148,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,161.40, 362,804.70 and 148,557.80 is: 222,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,161.40 : 362,804.70 = 148,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,161.40/362,804.70 = 148,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,161.40x = 362,804.70 × 148,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,161.40x = 53,897,468,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897,468,061.66/242,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,568.37

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