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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,118.26, 388,677.40 and 148,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,118.26, 388,677.40 and 148,232.50 is: 222,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,118.26 : 388,677.40 = 148,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,118.26/388,677.40 = 148,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,118.26x = 388,677.40 × 148,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,118.26x = 57,614,622,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,614,622,695.50/259,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,348.76

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