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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,225.80, 342,338.70 and 148,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,225.80, 342,338.70 and 148,910.60 is: 223,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,225.80 : 342,338.70 = 148,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,225.80/342,338.70 = 148,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,225.80x = 342,338.70 × 148,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,225.80x = 50,977,861,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,977,861,220.22/228,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,365.90

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