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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,286.35, 436,972.56 and 149,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,286.35, 436,972.56 and 149,211.99 is: 223,840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,286.35 : 436,972.56 = 149,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,286.35/436,972.56 = 149,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,286.35x = 436,972.56 × 149,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,286.35x = 65,201,545,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,545,252.99/291,286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,840.03

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