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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,149.20, 228,223.80 and 99,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,149.20, 228,223.80 and 99,272.40 is: 148,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,149.20 : 228,223.80 = 99,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,149.20/228,223.80 = 99,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,149.20x = 228,223.80 × 99,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,149.20x = 22,656,324,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,324,363.12/152,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,908.60

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