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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,529.24, 341,295.72 and 149,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,529.24, 341,295.72 and 149,139.84 is: 223,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,529.24 : 341,295.72 = 149,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,529.24/341,295.72 = 149,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,529.24x = 341,295.72 × 149,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,529.24x = 50,900,789,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,789,073.48/227,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,710.98

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