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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,017.40, 322,879.86 and 149,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,017.40, 322,879.86 and 149,064.60 is: 205,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,017.40 : 322,879.86 = 149,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,017.40/322,879.86 = 149,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,017.40x = 322,879.86 × 149,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,017.40x = 48,129,957,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,129,957,178.96/234,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,668.28

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