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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,625.80, 342,938.70 and 148,909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,625.80, 342,938.70 and 148,909.65 is: 223,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,625.80 : 342,938.70 = 148,909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,625.80/342,938.70 = 148,909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,625.80x = 342,938.70 × 148,909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,625.80x = 51,066,881,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,066,881,788.46/228,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,364.48

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