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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,777.70, 364,166.55 and 148,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,777.70, 364,166.55 and 148,299.30 is: 222,448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,777.70 : 364,166.55 = 148,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,777.70/364,166.55 = 148,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,777.70x = 364,166.55 × 148,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,777.70x = 54,005,644,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,644,448.42/242,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,448.95

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