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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,328.70, 231,493.05 and 148,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,328.70, 231,493.05 and 148,423.80 is: 222,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,328.70 : 231,493.05 = 148,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,328.70/231,493.05 = 148,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,328.70x = 231,493.05 × 148,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,328.70x = 34,359,078,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359,078,154.59/154,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,635.70

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