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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,437.52, 560,089.86 and 148,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,437.52, 560,089.86 and 148,779.16 is: 223,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,437.52 : 560,089.86 = 148,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,437.52/560,089.86 = 148,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,437.52x = 560,089.86 × 148,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,437.52x = 83,329,698,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329,698,895.32/373,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,142.28

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