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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,262.60, 226,893.90 and 148,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,262.60, 226,893.90 and 148,929.80 is: 223,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,262.60 : 226,893.90 = 148,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,262.60/226,893.90 = 148,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,262.60x = 226,893.90 × 148,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,262.60x = 33,791,263,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791,263,148.22/151,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,394.70

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