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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,160.62, 316,309.08 and 148,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,160.62, 316,309.08 and 148,593.16 is: 205,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,160.62 : 316,309.08 = 148,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,160.62/316,309.08 = 148,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,160.62x = 316,309.08 × 148,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,160.62x = 47,001,365,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,365,733.89/229,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,102.28

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