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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,114.26, 388,671.39 and 148,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,114.26, 388,671.39 and 148,228.50 is: 222,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,114.26 : 388,671.39 = 148,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,114.26/388,671.39 = 148,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,114.26x = 388,671.39 × 148,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,114.26x = 57,612,177,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612,177,132.62/259,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,342.75

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