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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,259.44, 223,966.92 and 66,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,259.44, 223,966.92 and 66,134 is: 99,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,259.44 : 223,966.92 = 66,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,259.44/223,966.92 = 66,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,259.44x = 223,966.92 × 66,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,259.44x = 14,811,828,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,828,287.28/149,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,235.45

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