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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,256.72, 522,581.91 and 148,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,256.72, 522,581.91 and 148,558.24 is: 222,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,256.72 : 522,581.91 = 148,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,256.72/522,581.91 = 148,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,256.72x = 522,581.91 × 148,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,256.72x = 77,633,848,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633,848,805.44/348,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,921.32

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