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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,120.90, 423,218.18 and 149,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,120.90, 423,218.18 and 149,006.44 is: 223,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,120.90 : 423,218.18 = 149,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,120.90/423,218.18 = 149,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,120.90x = 423,218.18 × 149,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,120.90x = 63,062,233,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,062,233,600.05/282,120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,529.11

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