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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.20, 363,843.30 and 148,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.20, 363,843.30 and 148,083.80 is: 222,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.20 : 363,843.30 = 148,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.20/363,843.30 = 148,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.20x = 363,843.30 × 148,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.20x = 53,879,298,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879,298,468.54/242,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,125.70

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