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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,421.70, 231,632.55 and 148,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,421.70, 231,632.55 and 148,516.80 is: 222,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,421.70 : 231,632.55 = 148,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,421.70/231,632.55 = 148,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,421.70x = 231,632.55 × 148,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,421.70x = 34,401,325,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,325,101.84/154,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,775.20

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