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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,228.61, 301,293.84 and 149,433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,228.61, 301,293.84 and 149,433.19 is: 206,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,228.61 : 301,293.84 = 149,433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,228.61/301,293.84 = 149,433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,228.61x = 301,293.84 × 149,433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,228.61x = 45,023,300,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023,300,720.19/218,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,312.55

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