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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,347.96, 437,430.83 and 149,295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,347.96, 437,430.83 and 149,295.31 is: 224,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,347.96 : 437,430.83 = 149,295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,347.96/437,430.83 = 149,295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,347.96x = 437,430.83 × 149,295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,347.96x = 65,306,371,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,306,371,368.41/291,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,152.49

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