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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,285.23, 223,767.97 and 74,243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,285.23, 223,767.97 and 74,243.79 is: 111,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,285.23 : 223,767.97 = 74,243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,285.23/223,767.97 = 74,243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,285.23x = 223,767.97 × 74,243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,285.23x = 16,613,381,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613,381,987.80/149,285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,286.18

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