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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,010.70, 433,516.05 and 149,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,010.70, 433,516.05 and 149,042.70 is: 223,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,010.70 : 433,516.05 = 149,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,010.70/433,516.05 = 149,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,010.70x = 433,516.05 × 149,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,010.70x = 64,612,402,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,612,402,585.34/289,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,564.05

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