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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,158.40, 813,237.60 and 148,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,158.40, 813,237.60 and 148,174.40 is: 222,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,158.40 : 813,237.60 = 148,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,158.40/813,237.60 = 148,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,158.40x = 813,237.60 × 148,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,158.40x = 120,500,993,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500,993,437.44/542,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,261.60

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