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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,714.80, 319,072.20 and 149,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,714.80, 319,072.20 and 149,729.20 is: 224,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,714.80 : 319,072.20 = 149,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,714.80/319,072.20 = 149,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,714.80x = 319,072.20 × 149,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,714.80x = 47,774,425,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,774,425,248.24/212,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,593.80

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