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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,737.20, 434,605.80 and 148,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,737.20, 434,605.80 and 148,019.60 is: 222,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,737.20 : 434,605.80 = 148,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,737.20/434,605.80 = 148,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,737.20x = 434,605.80 × 148,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,737.20x = 64,330,176,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,330,176,673.68/289,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,029.40

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