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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,819.24, 236,269.74 and 149,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,819.24, 236,269.74 and 149,118.80 is: 205,054.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,819.24 : 236,269.74 = 149,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,819.24/236,269.74 = 149,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,819.24x = 236,269.74 × 149,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,819.24x = 35,232,260,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,260,811.98/171,819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,054.23

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