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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,652.90, 302,479.35 and 149,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,652.90, 302,479.35 and 149,164.90 is: 223,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,652.90 : 302,479.35 = 149,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,652.90/302,479.35 = 149,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,652.90x = 302,479.35 × 149,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,652.90x = 45,119,301,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119,301,994.82/201,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,747.35

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