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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,217.10, 228,325.65 and 148,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,217.10, 228,325.65 and 148,329.10 is: 222,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,217.10 : 228,325.65 = 148,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,217.10/228,325.65 = 148,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,217.10x = 228,325.65 × 148,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,217.10x = 33,867,338,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867,338,171.42/152,217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,493.65

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