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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,251.12, 577,819.44 and 148,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,251.12, 577,819.44 and 148,564.26 is: 222,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,251.12 : 577,819.44 = 148,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,251.12/577,819.44 = 148,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,251.12x = 577,819.44 × 148,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,251.12x = 85,843,317,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,843,317,517.21/385,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,824.32

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