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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,668.40, 302,502.60 and 149,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,668.40, 302,502.60 and 149,180.40 is: 223,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,668.40 : 302,502.60 = 149,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,668.40/302,502.60 = 149,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,668.40x = 302,502.60 × 149,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,668.40x = 45,127,458,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,458,869.04/201,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,770.60

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