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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,038.14, 853,606.41 and 148,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,038.14, 853,606.41 and 148,314 is: 222,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,038.14 : 853,606.41 = 148,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,038.14/853,606.41 = 148,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,038.14x = 853,606.41 × 148,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,038.14x = 126,601,781,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,601,781,092.74/569,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,483.82

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