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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,005.80, 228,008.70 and 148,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,005.80, 228,008.70 and 148,895.40 is: 223,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,005.80 : 228,008.70 = 148,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,005.80/228,008.70 = 148,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,005.80x = 228,008.70 × 148,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,005.80x = 33,949,446,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,949,446,589.98/152,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,343.10

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