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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,913.97, 317,101.51 and 149,367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,913.97, 317,101.51 and 149,367.43 is: 206,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,913.97 : 317,101.51 = 149,367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,913.97/317,101.51 = 149,367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,913.97x = 317,101.51 × 149,367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,913.97x = 47,364,637,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,637,597.82/229,913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,010.26

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