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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,661.41, 223,168.93 and 148,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,661.41, 223,168.93 and 148,327.34 is: 221,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,661.41 : 223,168.93 = 148,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,661.41/223,168.93 = 148,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,661.41x = 223,168.93 × 148,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,661.41x = 33,102,053,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,053,757.55/149,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,179.62

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