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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,460.04, 542,186.14 and 148,180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,460.04, 542,186.14 and 148,180.39 is: 222,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,460.04 : 542,186.14 = 148,180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,460.04/542,186.14 = 148,180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,460.04x = 542,186.14 × 148,180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,460.04x = 80,341,353,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,341,353,677.79/361,460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,268.98

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