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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,567.51, 433,759.96 and 149,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,567.51, 433,759.96 and 149,030.89 is: 223,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,567.51 : 433,759.96 = 149,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,567.51/433,759.96 = 149,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,567.51x = 433,759.96 × 149,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,567.51x = 64,643,632,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643,632,885.16/289,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,242.01

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