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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,835.68, 317,017.32 and 149,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,835.68, 317,017.32 and 149,119 is: 205,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,835.68 : 317,017.32 = 149,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,835.68/317,017.32 = 149,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,835.68x = 317,017.32 × 149,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,835.68x = 47,273,305,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273,305,741.08/229,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,683.06

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