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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,322.30, 228,483.45 and 149,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,322.30, 228,483.45 and 149,697.90 is: 224,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,322.30 : 228,483.45 = 149,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,322.30/228,483.45 = 149,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,322.30x = 228,483.45 × 149,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,322.30x = 34,203,492,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,492,649.76/152,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,546.85

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