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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,845.22, 325,682.64 and 149,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,845.22, 325,682.64 and 149,831.86 is: 206,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,845.22 : 325,682.64 = 149,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,845.22/325,682.64 = 149,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,845.22x = 325,682.64 × 149,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,845.22x = 48,797,635,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,635,720.91/235,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,905.34

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