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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,245, 475,845.22 and 148,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,245, 475,845.22 and 148,802.28 is: 223,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,245 : 475,845.22 = 148,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,245/475,845.22 = 148,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,245x = 475,845.22 × 148,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,245x = 70,806,853,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,806,853,663.10/317,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,192.97

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