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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,500.80, 323,251.20 and 149,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,500.80, 323,251.20 and 149,145.60 is: 223,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,500.80 : 323,251.20 = 149,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,500.80/323,251.20 = 149,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,500.80x = 323,251.20 × 149,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,500.80x = 48,211,494,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211,494,174.72/215,500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,718.40

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