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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,015.80, 411,446.10 and 149,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,015.80, 411,446.10 and 149,599.80 is: 224,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,015.80 : 411,446.10 = 149,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,015.80/411,446.10 = 149,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,015.80x = 411,446.10 × 149,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,015.80x = 61,552,254,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,552,254,270.78/274,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,630.31

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