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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,230.80, 342,346.20 and 148,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,230.80, 342,346.20 and 148,915.60 is: 223,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,230.80 : 342,346.20 = 148,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,230.80/342,346.20 = 148,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,230.80x = 342,346.20 × 148,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,230.80x = 50,980,689,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980,689,780.72/228,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,373.40

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