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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,721.96, 364,248.06 and 148,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,721.96, 364,248.06 and 148,941.48 is: 223,513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,721.96 : 364,248.06 = 148,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,721.96/364,248.06 = 148,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,721.96x = 364,248.06 × 148,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,721.96x = 54,251,645,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251,645,143.53/242,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,513.54

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