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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,860.34, 542,790.50 and 148,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,860.34, 542,790.50 and 148,591.96 is: 222,887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,860.34 : 542,790.50 = 148,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,860.34/542,790.50 = 148,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,860.34x = 542,790.50 × 148,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,860.34x = 80,654,302,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,654,302,863.85/361,860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,887.93

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