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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,233.60, 330,350.40 and 149,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,233.60, 330,350.40 and 149,374.80 is: 224,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,233.60 : 330,350.40 = 149,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,233.60/330,350.40 = 149,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,233.60x = 330,350.40 × 149,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,233.60x = 49,346,024,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346,024,929.92/220,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,062.20

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