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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,982.08, 226,473.21 and 148,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,982.08, 226,473.21 and 148,499.88 is: 222,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,982.08 : 226,473.21 = 148,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,982.08/226,473.21 = 148,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,982.08x = 226,473.21 × 148,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,982.08x = 33,631,244,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631,244,508.21/150,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,749.91

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