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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,430.40, 413,145.60 and 149,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,430.40, 413,145.60 and 149,459.20 is: 224,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,430.40 : 413,145.60 = 149,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,430.40/413,145.60 = 149,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,430.40x = 413,145.60 × 149,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,430.40x = 61,748,410,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,410,859.52/275,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,188.80

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