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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,565.70, 363,848.55 and 149,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,565.70, 363,848.55 and 149,124.10 is: 223,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,565.70 : 363,848.55 = 149,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,565.70/363,848.55 = 149,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,565.70x = 363,848.55 × 149,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,565.70x = 54,258,587,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258,587,555.06/242,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,686.15

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