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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,326.70, 423,036.45 and 149,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,326.70, 423,036.45 and 149,033.10 is: 223,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,326.70 : 423,036.45 = 149,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,326.70/423,036.45 = 149,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,326.70x = 423,036.45 × 149,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,326.70x = 63,046,433,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,046,433,556.50/282,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,310.21

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