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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,222.80, 433,834.20 and 149,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,222.80, 433,834.20 and 149,254.80 is: 223,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,222.80 : 433,834.20 = 149,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,222.80/433,834.20 = 149,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,222.80x = 433,834.20 × 149,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,222.80x = 64,751,836,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751,836,754.16/289,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,882.20

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