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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,602.80, 342,904.20 and 148,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,602.80, 342,904.20 and 148,886.65 is: 223,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,602.80 : 342,904.20 = 148,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,602.80/342,904.20 = 148,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,602.80x = 342,904.20 × 148,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,602.80x = 51,053,857,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,053,857,608.93/228,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,329.98

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