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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,229.80, 342,344.70 and 148,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,229.80, 342,344.70 and 148,914.60 is: 223,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,229.80 : 342,344.70 = 148,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,229.80/342,344.70 = 148,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,229.80x = 342,344.70 × 148,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,229.80x = 50,980,124,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980,124,062.62/228,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,371.90

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