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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,983.24, 220,650.90 and 149,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,983.24, 220,650.90 and 149,252.36 is: 205,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,983.24 : 220,650.90 = 149,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,983.24/220,650.90 = 149,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,983.24x = 220,650.90 × 149,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,983.24x = 32,932,667,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932,667,561.12/159,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,850.74

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