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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,625.20, 392,437.80 and 149,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,625.20, 392,437.80 and 149,305.20 is: 223,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,625.20 : 392,437.80 = 149,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,625.20/392,437.80 = 149,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,625.20x = 392,437.80 × 149,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,625.20x = 58,593,004,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,593,004,216.56/261,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,957.80

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