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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,245.70, 223,868.55 and 131,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,245.70, 223,868.55 and 131,749.70 is: 197,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,245.70 : 223,868.55 = 131,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,245.70/223,868.55 = 131,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,245.70x = 223,868.55 × 131,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,245.70x = 29,494,614,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494,614,301.94/149,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,624.55

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