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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,883.40, 363,887.70 and 149,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,883.40, 363,887.70 and 149,279.80 is: 223,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,883.40 : 363,887.70 = 149,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,883.40/363,887.70 = 149,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,883.40x = 363,887.70 × 149,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,883.40x = 54,321,083,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321,083,078.46/242,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,650.87

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