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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,059.09, 351,666.36 and 149,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,059.09, 351,666.36 and 149,855.94 is: 225,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,059.09 : 351,666.36 = 149,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,059.09/351,666.36 = 149,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,059.09x = 351,666.36 × 149,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,059.09x = 52,699,292,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,292,944.18/234,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,153.80

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