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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,257.60, 226,886.40 and 148,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,257.60, 226,886.40 and 148,924.80 is: 223,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,257.60 : 226,886.40 = 148,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,257.60/226,886.40 = 148,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,257.60x = 226,886.40 × 148,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,257.60x = 33,789,011,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,011,742.72/151,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,387.20

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