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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,633.26, 341,559.16 and 148,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,633.26, 341,559.16 and 148,014.44 is: 221,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,633.26 : 341,559.16 = 148,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,633.26/341,559.16 = 148,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,633.26x = 341,559.16 × 148,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,633.26x = 50,555,687,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555,687,794.27/228,633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,121.32

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