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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,055.20, 228,082.80 and 148,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,055.20, 228,082.80 and 148,167.20 is: 222,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,055.20 : 228,082.80 = 148,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,055.20/228,082.80 = 148,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,055.20x = 228,082.80 × 148,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,055.20x = 33,794,389,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,389,844.16/152,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,250.80

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