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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,217.70, 223,826.55 and 125,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,217.70, 223,826.55 and 125,598.10 is: 188,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,217.70 : 223,826.55 = 125,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,217.70/223,826.55 = 125,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,217.70x = 223,826.55 × 125,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,217.70x = 28,112,189,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112,189,409.56/149,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,397.15

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