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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,093.24, 351,717.39 and 149,889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,093.24, 351,717.39 and 149,889.69 is: 225,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,093.24 : 351,717.39 = 149,889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,093.24/351,717.39 = 149,889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,093.24x = 351,717.39 × 149,889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,093.24x = 52,718,810,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718,810,554.71/234,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,204.33

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