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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,246.90, 301,009.62 and 149,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,246.90, 301,009.62 and 149,377.18 is: 206,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,246.90 : 301,009.62 = 149,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,246.90/301,009.62 = 149,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,246.90x = 301,009.62 × 149,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,246.90x = 44,963,968,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963,968,188.47/218,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,023.40

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