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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,002.70, 543,179.35 and 148,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,002.70, 543,179.35 and 148,928.08 is: 223,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,002.70 : 543,179.35 = 148,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,002.70/543,179.35 = 148,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,002.70x = 543,179.35 × 148,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,002.70x = 80,894,657,691.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,894,657,691.15/362,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,464.24

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