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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,261.98, 678,248.92 and 148,585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,261.98, 678,248.92 and 148,585.63 is: 222,831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,261.98 : 678,248.92 = 148,585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,261.98/678,248.92 = 148,585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,261.98x = 678,248.92 × 148,585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,261.98x = 100,778,043,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,778,043,075.02/452,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,831.12

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