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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,145.52, 696,228 and 148,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,145.52, 696,228 and 148,601.52 is: 222,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,145.52 : 696,228 = 148,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,145.52/696,228 = 148,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,145.52x = 696,228 × 148,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,145.52x = 103,460,539,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,460,539,066.56/464,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,905.39

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