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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,651.20, 363,976.80 and 149,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,651.20, 363,976.80 and 149,209.60 is: 223,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,651.20 : 363,976.80 = 149,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,651.20/363,976.80 = 149,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,651.20x = 363,976.80 × 149,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,651.20x = 54,308,832,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,308,832,737.28/242,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,814.40

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