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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,152.62, 316,298.04 and 148,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,152.62, 316,298.04 and 148,585.16 is: 205,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,152.62 : 316,298.04 = 148,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,152.62/316,298.04 = 148,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,152.62x = 316,298.04 × 148,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,152.62x = 46,997,194,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,997,194,881.09/229,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,091.24

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