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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,631.40, 232,292.70 and 148,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,631.40, 232,292.70 and 148,333.80 is: 222,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,631.40 : 232,292.70 = 148,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,631.40/232,292.70 = 148,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,631.40x = 232,292.70 × 148,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,631.40x = 34,456,858,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,456,858,903.26/154,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,832.22

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