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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,744.90, 302,617.35 and 149,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,744.90, 302,617.35 and 149,256.90 is: 223,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,744.90 : 302,617.35 = 149,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,744.90/302,617.35 = 149,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,744.90x = 302,617.35 × 149,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,744.90x = 45,167,727,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,727,547.22/201,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,885.35

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