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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.70, 349,541.55 and 149,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.70, 349,541.55 and 149,046.90 is: 223,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.70 : 349,541.55 = 149,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.70/349,541.55 = 149,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.70x = 349,541.55 × 149,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.70x = 52,098,084,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,084,448.70/233,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,570.35

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