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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,316.70, 392,104.65 and 149,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,316.70, 392,104.65 and 149,083.10 is: 223,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,316.70 : 392,104.65 = 149,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,316.70/392,104.65 = 149,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,316.70x = 392,104.65 × 149,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,316.70x = 58,456,176,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456,176,746.42/261,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,698.59

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