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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.80, 228,035.70 and 149,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.80, 228,035.70 and 149,950.20 is: 224,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.80 : 228,035.70 = 149,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.80/228,035.70 = 149,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.80x = 228,035.70 × 149,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.80x = 34,193,998,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,998,822.14/152,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,925.30

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