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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,462.60, 223,203.20 and 131,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,462.60, 223,203.20 and 131,354.24 is: 196,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,462.60 : 223,203.20 = 131,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,462.60/223,203.20 = 131,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,462.60x = 223,203.20 × 131,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,462.60x = 29,318,684,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318,684,928.78/149,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,160.68

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