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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,945.80, 433,245.90 and 148,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,945.80, 433,245.90 and 148,977.80 is: 223,377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,945.80 : 433,245.90 = 148,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,945.80/433,245.90 = 148,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,945.80x = 433,245.90 × 148,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,945.80x = 64,544,021,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544,021,041.02/288,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,377.61

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