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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,526.20, 328,511.70 and 149,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,526.20, 328,511.70 and 149,542.20 is: 223,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,526.20 : 328,511.70 = 149,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,526.20/328,511.70 = 149,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,526.20x = 328,511.70 × 149,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,526.20x = 49,126,362,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,126,362,343.74/219,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,783.60

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