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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,511.86, 560,158.44 and 148,797.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,511.86, 560,158.44 and 148,797.61 is: 223,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,511.86 : 560,158.44 = 148,797.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,511.86/560,158.44 = 148,797.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,511.86x = 560,158.44 × 148,797.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,511.86x = 83,350,235,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,350,235,134.94/373,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,152.85

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