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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,231.40, 302,828.70 and 149,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,231.40, 302,828.70 and 149,354.60 is: 223,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,231.40 : 302,828.70 = 149,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,231.40/302,828.70 = 149,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,231.40x = 302,828.70 × 149,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,231.40x = 45,228,859,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228,859,357.02/202,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,649.04

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