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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,328, 422,095.68 and 148,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,328, 422,095.68 and 148,202.88 is: 222,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,328 : 422,095.68 = 148,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,328/422,095.68 = 148,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,328x = 422,095.68 × 148,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,328x = 62,555,795,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555,795,411.56/281,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,358.94

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