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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,247.16, 696,387.25 and 148,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,247.16, 696,387.25 and 148,663.06 is: 222,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,247.16 : 696,387.25 = 148,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,247.16/696,387.25 = 148,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,247.16x = 696,387.25 × 148,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,247.16x = 103,527,059,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,527,059,529.99/464,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,999.88

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