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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,040.80, 433,561.20 and 149,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,040.80, 433,561.20 and 149,072.80 is: 223,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,040.80 : 433,561.20 = 149,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,040.80/433,561.20 = 149,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,040.80x = 433,561.20 × 149,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,040.80x = 64,632,182,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632,182,055.36/289,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,609.20

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