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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,484.24, 225,438.22 and 146,438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,484.24, 225,438.22 and 146,438.87 is: 217,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,484.24 : 225,438.22 = 146,438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,484.24/225,438.22 = 146,438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,484.24x = 225,438.22 × 146,438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,484.24x = 33,012,917,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,917,247.47/151,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,929.71

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