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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,722.40, 538,040.40 and 148,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,722.40, 538,040.40 and 148,338.40 is: 222,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,722.40 : 538,040.40 = 148,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,722.40/538,040.40 = 148,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,722.40x = 538,040.40 × 148,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,722.40x = 79,812,052,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,812,052,071.36/358,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,489.74

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