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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,218.10, 228,327.15 and 148,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,218.10, 228,327.15 and 148,330.10 is: 222,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,218.10 : 228,327.15 = 148,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,218.10/228,327.15 = 148,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,218.10x = 228,327.15 × 148,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,218.10x = 33,867,788,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867,788,992.22/152,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,495.15

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