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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,333.44, 437,043.18 and 149,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,333.44, 437,043.18 and 149,259.08 is: 223,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,333.44 : 437,043.18 = 149,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,333.44/437,043.18 = 149,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,333.44x = 437,043.18 × 149,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,333.44x = 65,232,662,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,662,967.07/291,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,910.66

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