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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,437.70, 228,656.55 and 149,521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,437.70, 228,656.55 and 149,521.70 is: 224,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,437.70 : 228,656.55 = 149,521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,437.70/228,656.55 = 149,521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,437.70x = 228,656.55 × 149,521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,437.70x = 34,189,116,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,116,072.14/152,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,282.55

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