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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,261.10, 343,891.65 and 149,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,261.10, 343,891.65 and 149,546.30 is: 224,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,261.10 : 343,891.65 = 149,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,261.10/343,891.65 = 149,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,261.10x = 343,891.65 × 149,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,261.10x = 51,427,723,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427,723,858.40/229,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,319.45

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