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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,150.62, 316,295.28 and 148,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,150.62, 316,295.28 and 148,583.16 is: 205,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,150.62 : 316,295.28 = 148,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,150.62/316,295.28 = 148,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,150.62x = 316,295.28 × 148,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,150.62x = 46,996,152,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996,152,195.48/229,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,088.48

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