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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,027.80, 433,541.70 and 149,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,027.80, 433,541.70 and 149,059.80 is: 223,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,027.80 : 433,541.70 = 149,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,027.80/433,541.70 = 149,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,027.80x = 433,541.70 × 149,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,027.80x = 64,623,639,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,623,639,093.66/289,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,589.70

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