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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,421.70, 813,632.55 and 148,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,421.70, 813,632.55 and 148,437.70 is: 222,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,421.70 : 813,632.55 = 148,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,421.70/813,632.55 = 148,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,421.70x = 813,632.55 × 148,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,421.70x = 120,773,744,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,773,744,367.14/542,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,656.55

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