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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,999.40, 323,999.10 and 149,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,999.40, 323,999.10 and 149,298.60 is: 223,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,999.40 : 323,999.10 = 149,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,999.40/323,999.10 = 149,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,999.40x = 323,999.10 × 149,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,999.40x = 48,372,612,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,372,612,031.26/215,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,947.90

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