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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,533.48, 225,511.05 and 146,487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,533.48, 225,511.05 and 146,487.89 is: 218,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,533.48 : 225,511.05 = 146,487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,533.48/225,511.05 = 146,487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,533.48x = 225,511.05 × 146,487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,533.48x = 33,034,636,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,636,026.19/151,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,002.23

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