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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,003.62, 307,849.71 and 149,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,003.62, 307,849.71 and 149,541.09 is: 206,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,003.62 : 307,849.71 = 149,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,003.62/307,849.71 = 149,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,003.62x = 307,849.71 × 149,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,003.62x = 46,036,181,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036,181,189.58/223,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,436.92

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