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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,972.40, 414,031.44 and 149,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,972.40, 414,031.44 and 149,556.48 is: 224,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,972.40 : 414,031.44 = 149,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,972.40/414,031.44 = 149,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,972.40x = 414,031.44 × 149,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,972.40x = 61,921,084,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921,084,775.73/275,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,374.19

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