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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,982.24, 220,649.52 and 149,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,982.24, 220,649.52 and 149,251.36 is: 205,849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,982.24 : 220,649.52 = 149,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,982.24/220,649.52 = 149,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,982.24x = 220,649.52 × 149,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,982.24x = 32,932,240,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932,240,943.35/159,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,849.36

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