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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,111.40, 228,167.10 and 149,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,111.40, 228,167.10 and 149,519.40 is: 224,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,111.40 : 228,167.10 = 149,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,111.40/228,167.10 = 149,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,111.40x = 228,167.10 × 149,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,111.40x = 34,115,407,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,407,891.74/152,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,279.10

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