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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,661.60, 537,992.40 and 148,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,661.60, 537,992.40 and 148,229.60 is: 222,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,661.60 : 537,992.40 = 148,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,661.60/537,992.40 = 148,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,661.60x = 537,992.40 × 148,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,661.60x = 79,746,398,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,746,398,255.04/358,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,344.40

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