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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,229.61, 727,975.46 and 148,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,229.61, 727,975.46 and 148,261.06 is: 222,431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,229.61 : 727,975.46 = 148,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,229.61/727,975.46 = 148,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,229.61x = 727,975.46 × 148,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,229.61x = 107,930,413,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,930,413,353.59/485,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,431.63

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