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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,246.70, 228,370.05 and 149,622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,246.70, 228,370.05 and 149,622.30 is: 224,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,246.70 : 228,370.05 = 149,622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,246.70/228,370.05 = 149,622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,246.70x = 228,370.05 × 149,622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,246.70x = 34,169,252,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169,252,132.12/152,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,433.45

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