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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,164.60, 228,246.90 and 148,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,164.60, 228,246.90 and 148,276.60 is: 222,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,164.60 : 228,246.90 = 148,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,164.60/228,246.90 = 148,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,164.60x = 228,246.90 × 148,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,164.60x = 33,843,674,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843,674,292.54/152,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,414.90

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