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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,921.17, 352,134.53 and 149,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,921.17, 352,134.53 and 149,596.89 is: 224,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,921.17 : 352,134.53 = 149,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,921.17/352,134.53 = 149,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,921.17x = 352,134.53 × 149,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,921.17x = 52,678,229,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,678,229,801.63/234,921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,237.90

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