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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,211.60, 228,317.40 and 147,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,211.60, 228,317.40 and 147,837.60 is: 221,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,211.60 : 228,317.40 = 147,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,211.60/228,317.40 = 147,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,211.60x = 228,317.40 × 147,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,211.60x = 33,753,896,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,896,454.24/152,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,756.40

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