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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,565.01, 433,756.22 and 149,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,565.01, 433,756.22 and 149,028.39 is: 223,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,565.01 : 433,756.22 = 149,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,565.01/433,756.22 = 149,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,565.01x = 433,756.22 × 149,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,565.01x = 64,641,990,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641,990,373.94/289,565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,238.26

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