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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,909.68, 317,095.32 and 149,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,909.68, 317,095.32 and 149,362.98 is: 206,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,909.68 : 317,095.32 = 149,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,909.68/317,095.32 = 149,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,909.68x = 317,095.32 × 149,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,909.68x = 47,362,301,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,301,939.25/229,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,003.95

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