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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,247.40, 226,871.10 and 148,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,247.40, 226,871.10 and 148,914.60 is: 223,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,247.40 : 226,871.10 = 148,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,247.40/226,871.10 = 148,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,247.40x = 226,871.10 × 148,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,247.40x = 33,784,419,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,419,108.06/151,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,371.90

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