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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,930.30, 433,222.65 and 148,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,930.30, 433,222.65 and 148,962.30 is: 223,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,930.30 : 433,222.65 = 148,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,930.30/433,222.65 = 148,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,930.30x = 433,222.65 × 148,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,930.30x = 64,533,842,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533,842,356.10/288,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,354.36

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