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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,544.20, 342,712.62 and 148,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,544.20, 342,712.62 and 148,503.24 is: 222,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,544.20 : 342,712.62 = 148,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,544.20/342,712.62 = 148,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,544.20x = 342,712.62 × 148,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,544.20x = 50,893,934,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,893,934,458.89/228,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,687.49

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