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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,143.52, 522,251.64 and 148,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,143.52, 522,251.64 and 148,485 is: 222,743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,143.52 : 522,251.64 = 148,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,143.52/522,251.64 = 148,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,143.52x = 522,251.64 × 148,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,143.52x = 77,546,534,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,546,534,765.40/348,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,743.01

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