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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,849.14, 295,335.84 and 149,690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,849.14, 295,335.84 and 149,690.10 is: 224,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,849.14 : 295,335.84 = 149,690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,849.14/295,335.84 = 149,690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,849.14x = 295,335.84 × 149,690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,849.14x = 44,208,851,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208,851,423.18/196,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,582.40

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