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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,218.80, 342,328.20 and 148,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,218.80, 342,328.20 and 148,903.60 is: 223,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,218.80 : 342,328.20 = 148,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,218.80/342,328.20 = 148,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,218.80x = 342,328.20 × 148,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,218.80x = 50,973,901,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973,901,361.52/228,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,355.40

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