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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,805.70, 232,208.55 and 148,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,805.70, 232,208.55 and 148,900.80 is: 223,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,805.70 : 232,208.55 = 148,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,805.70/232,208.55 = 148,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,805.70x = 232,208.55 × 148,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,805.70x = 34,576,038,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576,038,861.84/154,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,351.20

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