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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,493, 223,557.75 and 111,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,493, 223,557.75 and 111,569.04 is: 166,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,493 : 223,557.75 = 111,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,493/223,557.75 = 111,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,493x = 223,557.75 × 111,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,493x = 24,942,123,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942,123,552.06/149,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,844.76

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