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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,206.60, 228,309.90 and 147,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,206.60, 228,309.90 and 147,832.60 is: 221,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,206.60 : 228,309.90 = 147,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,206.60/228,309.90 = 147,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,206.60x = 228,309.90 × 147,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,206.60x = 33,751,646,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751,646,122.74/152,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,748.90

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