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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,254.20, 721,881.30 and 148,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,254.20, 721,881.30 and 148,830.20 is: 223,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,254.20 : 721,881.30 = 148,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,254.20/721,881.30 = 148,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,254.20x = 721,881.30 × 148,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,254.20x = 107,437,738,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437,738,255.26/481,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,245.30

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