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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,929.56, 325,799.16 and 149,916.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,929.56, 325,799.16 and 149,916.89 is: 207,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,929.56 : 325,799.16 = 149,916.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,929.56/325,799.16 = 149,916.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,929.56x = 325,799.16 × 149,916.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,929.56x = 48,842,796,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,842,796,831.81/235,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,022.79

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