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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,807.20, 364,210.80 and 148,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,807.20, 364,210.80 and 148,328.80 is: 222,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,807.20 : 364,210.80 = 148,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,807.20/364,210.80 = 148,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,807.20x = 364,210.80 × 148,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,807.20x = 54,022,950,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022,950,911.04/242,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,493.20

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