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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,016.20, 364,524.30 and 149,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,016.20, 364,524.30 and 149,574.60 is: 224,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,016.20 : 364,524.30 = 149,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,016.20/364,524.30 = 149,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,016.20x = 364,524.30 × 149,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,016.20x = 54,523,576,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523,576,362.78/243,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,361.90

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