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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,230.80, 433,846.20 and 149,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,230.80, 433,846.20 and 149,262.80 is: 223,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,230.80 : 433,846.20 = 149,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,230.80/433,846.20 = 149,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,230.80x = 433,846.20 × 149,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,230.80x = 64,757,098,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757,098,581.36/289,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,894.20

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