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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,545.92, 537,731.40 and 148,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,545.92, 537,731.40 and 148,244 is: 222,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,545.92 : 537,731.40 = 148,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,545.92/537,731.40 = 148,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,545.92x = 537,731.40 × 148,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,545.92x = 79,715,453,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,715,453,661.60/358,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,329.83

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