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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,929.06, 325,798.47 and 149,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,929.06, 325,798.47 and 149,916.39 is: 207,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,929.06 : 325,798.47 = 149,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,929.06/325,798.47 = 149,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,929.06x = 325,798.47 × 149,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,929.06x = 48,842,530,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,842,530,489.92/235,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,022.10

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