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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,205.80, 342,308.70 and 148,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,205.80, 342,308.70 and 148,890.60 is: 223,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,205.80 : 342,308.70 = 148,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,205.80/342,308.70 = 148,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,205.80x = 342,308.70 × 148,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,205.80x = 50,966,547,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,966,547,728.22/228,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,335.90

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