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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,418.20, 228,627.30 and 149,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,418.20, 228,627.30 and 149,502.20 is: 224,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,418.20 : 228,627.30 = 149,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,418.20/228,627.30 = 149,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,418.20x = 228,627.30 × 149,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,418.20x = 34,180,284,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,284,330.06/152,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,253.30

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