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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,159.62, 316,307.70 and 148,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,159.62, 316,307.70 and 148,592.16 is: 205,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,159.62 : 316,307.70 = 148,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,159.62/316,307.70 = 148,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,159.62x = 316,307.70 × 148,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,159.62x = 47,000,844,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,844,367.63/229,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,100.90

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