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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,412.80, 231,619.20 and 148,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,412.80, 231,619.20 and 148,289.20 is: 222,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,412.80 : 231,619.20 = 148,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,412.80/231,619.20 = 148,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,412.80x = 231,619.20 × 148,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,412.80x = 34,346,625,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,346,625,872.64/154,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,433.80

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