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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,659.62, 413,562.33 and 149,243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,659.62, 413,562.33 and 149,243.73 is: 223,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,659.62 : 413,562.33 = 149,243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,659.62/413,562.33 = 149,243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,659.62x = 413,562.33 × 149,243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,659.62x = 61,721,584,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721,584,716.69/275,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,905.06

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