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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,287.80, 209,279.40 and 149,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,287.80, 209,279.40 and 149,287.80 is: 209,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,287.80 : 209,279.40 = 149,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,287.80/209,279.40 = 149,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,287.80x = 209,279.40 × 149,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,287.80x = 31,242,861,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242,861,211.32/149,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,279.40

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