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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,663.60, 537,995.40 and 148,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,663.60, 537,995.40 and 148,231.60 is: 222,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,663.60 : 537,995.40 = 148,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,663.60/537,995.40 = 148,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,663.60x = 537,995.40 × 148,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,663.60x = 79,747,918,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,918,934.64/358,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,347.40

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