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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,312.64, 392,196.48 and 149,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,312.64, 392,196.48 and 149,217.28 is: 223,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,312.64 : 392,196.48 = 149,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,312.64/392,196.48 = 149,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,312.64x = 392,196.48 × 149,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,312.64x = 58,522,491,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522,491,971.17/261,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,955.84

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