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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,977.69, 223,643.74 and 148,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,977.69, 223,643.74 and 148,627.54 is: 221,630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,977.69 : 223,643.74 = 148,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,977.69/223,643.74 = 148,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,977.69x = 223,643.74 × 148,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,977.69x = 33,239,618,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,618,912.60/149,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,630.42

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