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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,044.83, 559,151.72 and 148,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,044.83, 559,151.72 and 148,345.16 is: 222,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,044.83 : 559,151.72 = 148,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,044.83/559,151.72 = 148,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,044.83x = 559,151.72 × 148,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,044.83x = 82,947,452,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,947,452,023.83/373,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,352.50

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