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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,997.38, 559,754.46 and 148,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,997.38, 559,754.46 and 148,334.79 is: 222,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,997.38 : 559,754.46 = 148,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,997.38/559,754.46 = 148,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,997.38x = 559,754.46 × 148,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,997.38x = 83,031,060,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031,060,275.66/372,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,604.94

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