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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,676.96, 475,021.38 and 148,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,676.96, 475,021.38 and 148,104.08 is: 222,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,676.96 : 475,021.38 = 148,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,676.96/475,021.38 = 148,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,676.96x = 475,021.38 × 148,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,676.96x = 70,352,604,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352,604,465.23/316,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,158.90

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