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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,901.40, 538,308.90 and 148,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,901.40, 538,308.90 and 148,517.40 is: 222,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,901.40 : 538,308.90 = 148,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,901.40/538,308.90 = 148,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,901.40x = 538,308.90 × 148,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,901.40x = 79,948,238,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,948,238,224.86/358,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,758.22

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