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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,663.70, 392,551.35 and 149,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,663.70, 392,551.35 and 149,397.70 is: 224,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,663.70 : 392,551.35 = 149,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,663.70/392,551.35 = 149,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,663.70x = 392,551.35 × 149,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,663.70x = 58,646,268,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,646,268,821.90/261,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,128.41

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