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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,419.70, 228,629.55 and 149,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,419.70, 228,629.55 and 149,503.70 is: 224,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,419.70 : 228,629.55 = 149,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,419.70/228,629.55 = 149,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,419.70x = 228,629.55 × 149,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,419.70x = 34,180,963,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,963,654.34/152,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,255.55

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