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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,111.64, 359,067.36 and 149,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,111.64, 359,067.36 and 149,363.16 is: 224,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,111.64 : 359,067.36 = 149,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,111.64/359,067.36 = 149,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,111.64x = 359,067.36 × 149,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,111.64x = 53,631,435,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,631,435,542.46/239,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,294.54

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