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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,734.40, 302,601.60 and 149,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,734.40, 302,601.60 and 149,246.40 is: 223,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,734.40 : 302,601.60 = 149,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,734.40/302,601.60 = 149,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,734.40x = 302,601.60 × 149,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,734.40x = 45,162,199,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,199,434.24/201,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,869.60

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