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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,846.22, 325,684.02 and 149,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,846.22, 325,684.02 and 149,832.86 is: 206,906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,846.22 : 325,684.02 = 149,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,846.22/325,684.02 = 149,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,846.22x = 325,684.02 × 149,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,846.22x = 48,798,168,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798,168,172.90/235,846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,906.72

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