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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,674.94, 342,424.89 and 149,558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,674.94, 342,424.89 and 149,558.46 is: 223,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,674.94 : 342,424.89 = 149,558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,674.94/342,424.89 = 149,558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,674.94x = 342,424.89 × 149,558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,674.94x = 51,212,539,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212,539,214.07/228,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,953.44

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