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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,610.80, 488,270.40 and 148,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,610.80, 488,270.40 and 148,026.40 is: 221,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,610.80 : 488,270.40 = 148,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,610.80/488,270.40 = 148,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,610.80x = 488,270.40 × 148,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,610.80x = 72,276,909,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276,909,538.56/325,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,973.32

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