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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,139.54, 304,931.40 and 149,394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,139.54, 304,931.40 and 149,394.99 is: 206,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,139.54 : 304,931.40 = 149,394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,139.54/304,931.40 = 149,394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,139.54x = 304,931.40 × 149,394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,139.54x = 45,555,223,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,555,223,453.69/221,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,002.16

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