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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,436.16, 537,742.80 and 148,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,436.16, 537,742.80 and 148,134.24 is: 222,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,436.16 : 537,742.80 = 148,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,436.16/537,742.80 = 148,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,436.16x = 537,742.80 × 148,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,436.16x = 79,658,120,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658,120,993.47/358,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,237.96

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