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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,663.70, 392,495.55 and 149,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,663.70, 392,495.55 and 149,689.30 is: 224,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,663.70 : 392,495.55 = 149,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,663.70/392,495.55 = 149,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,663.70x = 392,495.55 × 149,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,663.70x = 58,752,384,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752,384,132.62/261,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,533.95

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