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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,144.68, 438,212.52 and 149,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,144.68, 438,212.52 and 149,907.90 is: 224,859.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,144.68 : 438,212.52 = 149,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,144.68/438,212.52 = 149,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,144.68x = 438,212.52 × 149,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,144.68x = 65,691,518,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691,518,626.91/292,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,859.54

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