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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,819.34, 318,674.70 and 149,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,819.34, 318,674.70 and 149,190.34 is: 205,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,819.34 : 318,674.70 = 149,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,819.34/318,674.70 = 149,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,819.34x = 318,674.70 × 149,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,819.34x = 47,543,186,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543,186,842.40/230,819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,975.75

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