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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,198.20, 365,714.10 and 149,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,198.20, 365,714.10 and 149,719.80 is: 224,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,198.20 : 365,714.10 = 149,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,198.20/365,714.10 = 149,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,198.20x = 365,714.10 × 149,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,198.20x = 54,754,641,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754,641,909.18/244,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,222.14

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