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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,726.90, 302,590.35 and 149,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,726.90, 302,590.35 and 149,238.90 is: 223,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,726.90 : 302,590.35 = 149,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,726.90/302,590.35 = 149,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,726.90x = 302,590.35 × 149,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,726.90x = 45,158,250,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158,250,984.62/201,726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,858.35

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