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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,603.70, 363,905.55 and 148,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,603.70, 363,905.55 and 148,125.30 is: 222,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,603.70 : 363,905.55 = 148,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,603.70/363,905.55 = 148,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,603.70x = 363,905.55 × 148,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,603.70x = 53,903,618,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903,618,765.42/242,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,187.95

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