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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,444.60, 422,137.38 and 148,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,444.60, 422,137.38 and 148,271.24 is: 222,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,444.60 : 422,137.38 = 148,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,444.60/422,137.38 = 148,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,444.60x = 422,137.38 × 148,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,444.60x = 62,590,832,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,590,832,782.95/281,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,391.31

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