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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,040.20, 228,060.30 and 148,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,040.20, 228,060.30 and 148,152.20 is: 222,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,040.20 : 228,060.30 = 148,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,040.20/228,060.30 = 148,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,040.20x = 228,060.30 × 148,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,040.20x = 33,787,635,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,635,177.66/152,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,228.30

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