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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,920.42, 352,133.40 and 149,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,920.42, 352,133.40 and 149,596.14 is: 224,236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,920.42 : 352,133.40 = 149,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,920.42/352,133.40 = 149,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,920.42x = 352,133.40 × 149,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,920.42x = 52,677,797,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677,797,405.08/234,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,236.78

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