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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,259.94, 223,967.67 and 66,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,259.94, 223,967.67 and 66,134.50 is: 99,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,259.94 : 223,967.67 = 66,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,259.94/223,967.67 = 66,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,259.94x = 223,967.67 × 66,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,259.94x = 14,811,989,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,989,871.62/149,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,236.20

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