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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,942.60, 437,710.14 and 149,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,942.60, 437,710.14 and 149,511.12 is: 224,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,942.60 : 437,710.14 = 149,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,942.60/437,710.14 = 149,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,942.60x = 437,710.14 × 149,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,942.60x = 65,442,533,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,442,533,266.76/291,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,162.33

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