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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,827.92, 701,828.36 and 148,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,827.92, 701,828.36 and 148,060.38 is: 222,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,827.92 : 701,828.36 = 148,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,827.92/701,828.36 = 148,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,827.92x = 701,828.36 × 148,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,827.92x = 103,912,973,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,912,973,676.38/467,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,117.94

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