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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,444.20, 228,666.30 and 149,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,444.20, 228,666.30 and 149,528.20 is: 224,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,444.20 : 228,666.30 = 149,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,444.20/228,666.30 = 149,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,444.20x = 228,666.30 × 149,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,444.20x = 34,192,060,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192,060,239.66/152,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,292.30

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