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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,061.58, 351,670.11 and 149,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,061.58, 351,670.11 and 149,858.44 is: 225,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,061.58 : 351,670.11 = 149,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,061.58/351,670.11 = 149,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,061.58x = 351,670.11 × 149,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,061.58x = 52,700,734,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700,734,079.23/234,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,157.56

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