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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,631.26, 341,556.18 and 148,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,631.26, 341,556.18 and 148,012.44 is: 221,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,631.26 : 341,556.18 = 148,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,631.26/341,556.18 = 148,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,631.26x = 341,556.18 × 148,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,631.26x = 50,554,563,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,554,563,598.88/228,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,118.34

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