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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,995.14, 317,170.77 and 149,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,995.14, 317,170.77 and 149,444.42 is: 206,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,995.14 : 317,170.77 = 149,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,995.14/317,170.77 = 149,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,995.14x = 317,170.77 × 149,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,995.14x = 47,399,401,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,401,763.60/229,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,088.71

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