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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,017.20, 364,525.80 and 149,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,017.20, 364,525.80 and 149,575.60 is: 224,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,017.20 : 364,525.80 = 149,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,017.20/364,525.80 = 149,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,017.20x = 364,525.80 × 149,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,017.20x = 54,524,165,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,524,165,250.48/243,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,363.40

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