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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,196.66, 727,905.78 and 148,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,196.66, 727,905.78 and 148,285.26 is: 222,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,196.66 : 727,905.78 = 148,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,196.66/727,905.78 = 148,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,196.66x = 727,905.78 × 148,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,196.66x = 107,937,697,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,937,697,842.80/485,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,461.75

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