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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,012.80, 411,441.60 and 149,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,012.80, 411,441.60 and 149,596.80 is: 224,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,012.80 : 411,441.60 = 149,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,012.80/411,441.60 = 149,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,012.80x = 411,441.60 × 149,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,012.80x = 61,550,346,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550,346,746.88/274,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,625.81

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