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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,821.64, 413,346.72 and 149,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,821.64, 413,346.72 and 149,188.40 is: 223,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,821.64 : 413,346.72 = 149,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,821.64/413,346.72 = 149,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,821.64x = 413,346.72 × 149,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,821.64x = 61,666,535,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,666,535,802.05/275,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,573.96

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