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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,443.70, 228,665.55 and 149,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,443.70, 228,665.55 and 149,527.70 is: 224,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,443.70 : 228,665.55 = 149,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,443.70/228,665.55 = 149,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,443.70x = 228,665.55 × 149,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,443.70x = 34,191,833,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,833,760.74/152,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,291.55

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