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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,534.28, 225,512.25 and 146,488.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,534.28, 225,512.25 and 146,488.69 is: 218,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,534.28 : 225,512.25 = 146,488.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,534.28/225,512.25 = 146,488.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,534.28x = 225,512.25 × 146,488.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,534.28x = 33,034,993,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,993,715.23/151,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,003.43

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