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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,204.10, 228,306.15 and 147,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,204.10, 228,306.15 and 147,830.10 is: 221,745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,204.10 : 228,306.15 = 147,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,204.10/228,306.15 = 147,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,204.10x = 228,306.15 × 147,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,204.10x = 33,750,520,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750,520,985.12/152,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,745.15

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