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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,713.68, 542,531.98 and 148,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,713.68, 542,531.98 and 148,503.94 is: 222,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,713.68 : 542,531.98 = 148,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,713.68/542,531.98 = 148,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,713.68x = 542,531.98 × 148,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,713.68x = 80,568,136,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568,136,606.00/361,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,740.09

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