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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,228.38, 853,841.72 and 148,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,228.38, 853,841.72 and 148,504.25 is: 222,756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,228.38 : 853,841.72 = 148,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,228.38/853,841.72 = 148,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,228.38x = 853,841.72 × 148,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,228.38x = 126,799,126,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,799,126,753.18/569,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,756.16

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