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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,827.20, 364,240.80 and 148,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,827.20, 364,240.80 and 148,348.80 is: 222,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,827.20 : 364,240.80 = 148,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,827.20/364,240.80 = 148,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,827.20x = 364,240.80 × 148,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,827.20x = 54,034,685,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,685,591.04/242,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,523.20

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