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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,540.52, 621,744.78 and 148,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,540.52, 621,744.78 and 148,251.40 is: 222,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,540.52 : 621,744.78 = 148,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,540.52/621,744.78 = 148,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,540.52x = 621,744.78 × 148,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,540.52x = 92,174,534,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174,534,077.69/414,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,353.50

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