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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,263.60, 226,895.40 and 148,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,263.60, 226,895.40 and 148,930.80 is: 223,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,263.60 : 226,895.40 = 148,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,263.60/226,895.40 = 148,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,263.60x = 226,895.40 × 148,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,263.60x = 33,791,713,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791,713,438.32/151,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,396.20

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