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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,872.50, 349,273.65 and 149,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,872.50, 349,273.65 and 149,217.25 is: 223,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,872.50 : 349,273.65 = 149,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,872.50/349,273.65 = 149,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,872.50x = 349,273.65 × 149,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,872.50x = 52,117,653,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,117,653,891.73/232,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,803.39

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