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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,243.20, 721,864.80 and 148,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,243.20, 721,864.80 and 148,819.20 is: 223,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,243.20 : 721,864.80 = 148,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,243.20/721,864.80 = 148,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,243.20x = 721,864.80 × 148,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,243.20x = 107,427,342,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,427,342,044.16/481,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,228.80

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