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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,005.80, 223,362.90 and 60,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,005.80, 223,362.90 and 60,140.70 is: 90,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,005.80 : 223,362.90 = 60,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,005.80/223,362.90 = 60,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,005.80x = 223,362.90 × 60,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,005.80x = 13,433,201,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433,201,160.03/149,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,152.20

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