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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,119.28, 388,678.88 and 148,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,119.28, 388,678.88 and 148,233.52 is: 222,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,119.28 : 388,678.88 = 148,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,119.28/388,678.88 = 148,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,119.28x = 388,678.88 × 148,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,119.28x = 57,615,238,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,238,532.06/259,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,350.26

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