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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,929.80, 433,221.90 and 148,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,929.80, 433,221.90 and 148,961.80 is: 223,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,929.80 : 433,221.90 = 148,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,929.80/433,221.90 = 148,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,929.80x = 433,221.90 × 148,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,929.80x = 64,533,514,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533,514,023.42/288,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,353.61

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