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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,664.68, 348,999.18 and 149,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,664.68, 348,999.18 and 149,617 is: 224,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,664.68 : 348,999.18 = 149,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,664.68/348,999.18 = 149,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,664.68x = 348,999.18 × 149,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,664.68x = 52,216,210,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,210,314.06/232,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,426.89

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