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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,932.60, 503,898.90 and 148,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,932.60, 503,898.90 and 148,944.10 is: 223,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,932.60 : 503,898.90 = 148,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,932.60/503,898.90 = 148,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,932.60x = 503,898.90 × 148,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,932.60x = 75,052,768,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052,768,151.49/335,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,416.15

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