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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,552.37, 413,481.65 and 149,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,552.37, 413,481.65 and 149,190.75 is: 223,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,552.37 : 413,481.65 = 149,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,552.37/413,481.65 = 149,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,552.37x = 413,481.65 × 149,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,552.37x = 61,687,636,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687,636,728.78/275,552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,869.01

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