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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.80, 227,995.20 and 148,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.80, 227,995.20 and 148,886.40 is: 223,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.80 : 227,995.20 = 148,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.80/227,995.20 = 148,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.80x = 227,995.20 × 148,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.80x = 33,945,384,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945,384,545.28/151,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,329.60

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