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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,406.70, 228,610.05 and 149,490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,406.70, 228,610.05 and 149,490.70 is: 224,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,406.70 : 228,610.05 = 149,490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,406.70/228,610.05 = 149,490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,406.70x = 228,610.05 × 149,490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,406.70x = 34,175,076,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,076,401.54/152,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,236.05

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