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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,867.55, 224,607.54 and 112,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,867.55, 224,607.54 and 112,131.55 is: 168,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,867.55 : 224,607.54 = 112,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,867.55/224,607.54 = 112,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,867.55x = 224,607.54 × 112,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,867.55x = 25,185,591,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,591,601.89/149,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,052.33

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