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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,967.88, 538,701.66 and 148,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,967.88, 538,701.66 and 148,606.92 is: 223,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,967.88 : 538,701.66 = 148,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,967.88/538,701.66 = 148,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,967.88x = 538,701.66 × 148,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,967.88x = 80,054,794,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054,794,491.49/358,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,013.81

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