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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,946.30, 433,246.65 and 148,978.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,946.30, 433,246.65 and 148,978.30 is: 223,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,946.30 : 433,246.65 = 148,978.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,946.30/433,246.65 = 148,978.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,946.30x = 433,246.65 × 148,978.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,946.30x = 64,544,349,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,544,349,397.70/288,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,378.36

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