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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,924.18, 352,139.02 and 149,599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,924.18, 352,139.02 and 149,599.90 is: 224,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,924.18 : 352,139.02 = 149,599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,924.18/352,139.02 = 149,599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,924.18x = 352,139.02 × 149,599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,924.18x = 52,679,962,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,679,962,178.10/234,924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,242.40

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