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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,005.60, 577,335.60 and 148,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,005.60, 577,335.60 and 148,269.60 is: 222,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,005.60 : 577,335.60 = 148,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,005.60/577,335.60 = 148,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,005.60x = 577,335.60 × 148,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,005.60x = 85,601,318,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601,318,477.76/385,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,337.85

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