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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,328.96, 462,187.26 and 148,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,328.96, 462,187.26 and 148,371.78 is: 222,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,328.96 : 462,187.26 = 148,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,328.96/462,187.26 = 148,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,328.96x = 462,187.26 × 148,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,328.96x = 68,575,546,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575,546,459.52/308,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,410.33

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