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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,637.40, 341,844.90 and 149,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,637.40, 341,844.90 and 149,099.80 is: 223,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,637.40 : 341,844.90 = 149,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,637.40/341,844.90 = 149,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,637.40x = 341,844.90 × 149,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,637.40x = 50,969,006,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969,006,221.02/227,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,904.36

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