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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,437.70, 813,656.55 and 148,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,437.70, 813,656.55 and 148,453.70 is: 222,680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,437.70 : 813,656.55 = 148,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,437.70/813,656.55 = 148,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,437.70x = 813,656.55 × 148,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,437.70x = 120,790,325,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,790,325,376.74/542,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,680.55

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