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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,422.93, 399,623.42 and 148,018.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,422.93, 399,623.42 and 148,018.75 is: 222,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,422.93 : 399,623.42 = 148,018.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,422.93/399,623.42 = 148,018.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,422.93x = 399,623.42 × 148,018.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,422.93x = 59,151,758,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,758,359.03/266,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,022.02

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