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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,871.06, 223,713.27 and 130,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,871.06, 223,713.27 and 130,953.88 is: 195,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,871.06 : 223,713.27 = 130,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,871.06/223,713.27 = 130,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,871.06x = 223,713.27 × 130,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,871.06x = 29,296,118,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,296,118,940.65/149,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,475.50

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