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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,663.40, 392,667.90 and 149,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,663.40, 392,667.90 and 149,343.40 is: 224,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,663.40 : 392,667.90 = 149,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,663.40/392,667.90 = 149,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,663.40x = 392,667.90 × 149,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,663.40x = 58,642,359,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642,359,256.86/261,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,113.72

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