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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,727.18, 325,364.73 and 149,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,727.18, 325,364.73 and 149,727.50 is: 206,662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,727.18 : 325,364.73 = 149,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,727.18/325,364.73 = 149,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,727.18x = 325,364.73 × 149,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,727.18x = 48,716,047,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,716,047,611.08/235,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,662.84

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