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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,413.20, 228,619.80 and 149,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,413.20, 228,619.80 and 149,497.20 is: 224,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,413.20 : 228,619.80 = 149,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,413.20/228,619.80 = 149,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,413.20x = 228,619.80 × 149,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,413.20x = 34,178,019,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178,019,964.56/152,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,245.80

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