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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,683.70, 437,525.55 and 149,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,683.70, 437,525.55 and 149,966.10 is: 224,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,683.70 : 437,525.55 = 149,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,683.70/437,525.55 = 149,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,683.70x = 437,525.55 × 149,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,683.70x = 65,614,000,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,614,000,383.86/291,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,949.15

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