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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,465.44, 537,946.02 and 148,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,465.44, 537,946.02 and 148,105.20 is: 222,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,465.44 : 537,946.02 = 148,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,465.44/537,946.02 = 148,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,465.44x = 537,946.02 × 148,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,465.44x = 79,672,602,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,672,602,881.30/358,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,260.21

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