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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,082.24, 433,307.04 and 148,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,082.24, 433,307.04 and 148,849.28 is: 223,111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,082.24 : 433,307.04 = 148,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,082.24/433,307.04 = 148,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,082.24x = 433,307.04 × 148,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,082.24x = 64,497,440,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,497,440,922.93/289,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,111.05

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