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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,329.20, 231,493.80 and 148,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,329.20, 231,493.80 and 148,424.30 is: 222,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,329.20 : 231,493.80 = 148,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,329.20/231,493.80 = 148,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,329.20x = 231,493.80 × 148,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,329.20x = 34,359,305,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359,305,219.34/154,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,636.45

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