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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,600.70, 363,901.05 and 148,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,600.70, 363,901.05 and 148,122.30 is: 222,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,600.70 : 363,901.05 = 148,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,600.70/363,901.05 = 148,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,600.70x = 363,901.05 × 148,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,600.70x = 53,901,860,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901,860,498.42/242,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,183.45

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