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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,031.14, 526,069.44 and 148,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,031.14, 526,069.44 and 148,458.78 is: 222,486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,031.14 : 526,069.44 = 148,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,031.14/526,069.44 = 148,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,031.14x = 526,069.44 × 148,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,031.14x = 78,099,627,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,099,627,257.68/351,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,486.32

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