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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,427.30, 228,203.55 and 148,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,427.30, 228,203.55 and 148,053.30 is: 221,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,427.30 : 228,203.55 = 148,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,427.30/228,203.55 = 148,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,427.30x = 228,203.55 × 148,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,427.30x = 33,786,288,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,288,649.22/152,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,655.10

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