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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,573.20, 434,014.20 and 149,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,573.20, 434,014.20 and 149,259.60 is: 223,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,573.20 : 434,014.20 = 149,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,573.20/434,014.20 = 149,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,573.20x = 434,014.20 × 149,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,573.20x = 64,780,785,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780,785,886.32/289,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,711.26

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