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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,795.60, 538,193.40 and 148,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,795.60, 538,193.40 and 148,363.60 is: 222,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,795.60 : 538,193.40 = 148,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,795.60/538,193.40 = 148,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,795.60x = 538,193.40 × 148,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,795.60x = 79,848,310,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,848,310,320.24/358,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,545.40

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