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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,851.20, 232,276.80 and 148,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,851.20, 232,276.80 and 148,946.30 is: 223,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,851.20 : 232,276.80 = 148,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,851.20/232,276.80 = 148,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,851.20x = 232,276.80 × 148,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,851.20x = 34,596,769,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,769,935.84/154,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,419.45

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