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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,368.30, 231,552.45 and 148,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,368.30, 231,552.45 and 148,244.70 is: 222,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,368.30 : 231,552.45 = 148,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,368.30/231,552.45 = 148,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,368.30x = 231,552.45 × 148,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,368.30x = 34,326,423,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326,423,484.52/154,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,367.05

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