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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,544.72, 323,485.56 and 149,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,544.72, 323,485.56 and 149,450.40 is: 224,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,544.72 : 323,485.56 = 149,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,544.72/323,485.56 = 149,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,544.72x = 323,485.56 × 149,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,544.72x = 48,345,046,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345,046,336.22/215,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,292.42

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