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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,661.87, 413,565.71 and 149,245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,661.87, 413,565.71 and 149,245.98 is: 223,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,661.87 : 413,565.71 = 149,245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,661.87/413,565.71 = 149,245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,661.87x = 413,565.71 × 149,245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,661.87x = 61,723,019,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,723,019,683.35/275,661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,908.44

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