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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,515.81, 436,874.58 and 149,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,515.81, 436,874.58 and 149,063.13 is: 223,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,515.81 : 436,874.58 = 149,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,515.81/436,874.58 = 149,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,515.81x = 436,874.58 × 149,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,515.81x = 65,121,892,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,121,892,312.24/291,515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,390.61

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