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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,475.40, 225,770.70 and 148,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,475.40, 225,770.70 and 148,113.80 is: 222,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,475.40 : 225,770.70 = 148,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,475.40/225,770.70 = 148,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,475.40x = 225,770.70 × 148,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,475.40x = 33,439,756,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,439,756,305.66/150,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,227.40

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