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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,102.88, 349,752.66 and 148,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,102.88, 349,752.66 and 148,957.92 is: 223,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,102.88 : 349,752.66 = 148,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,102.88/349,752.66 = 148,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,102.88x = 349,752.66 × 148,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,102.88x = 52,098,428,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,428,748.07/233,102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,499.72

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