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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,241.34, 324,461.43 and 149,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,241.34, 324,461.43 and 149,226.54 is: 205,823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,241.34 : 324,461.43 = 149,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,241.34/324,461.43 = 149,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,241.34x = 324,461.43 × 149,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,241.34x = 48,418,256,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418,256,562.35/235,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,823.76

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