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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,605.40, 225,908.10 and 148,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,605.40, 225,908.10 and 148,272.60 is: 222,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,605.40 : 225,908.10 = 148,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,605.40/225,908.10 = 148,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,605.40x = 225,908.10 × 148,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,605.40x = 33,495,981,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,981,348.06/150,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,408.90

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