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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,575.40, 537,863.10 and 148,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,575.40, 537,863.10 and 148,623.40 is: 222,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,575.40 : 537,863.10 = 148,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,575.40/537,863.10 = 148,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,575.40x = 537,863.10 × 148,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,575.40x = 79,939,042,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,939,042,656.54/358,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,935.10

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