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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,861.20, 538,097.40 and 148,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,861.20, 538,097.40 and 148,261.20 is: 222,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,861.20 : 538,097.40 = 148,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,861.20/538,097.40 = 148,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,861.20x = 538,097.40 × 148,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,861.20x = 79,778,966,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,778,966,240.88/358,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,311.48

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