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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,149.74, 438,220.02 and 149,912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,149.74, 438,220.02 and 149,912.93 is: 224,867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,149.74 : 438,220.02 = 149,912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,149.74/438,220.02 = 149,912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,149.74x = 438,220.02 × 149,912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,149.74x = 65,694,847,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,694,847,182.86/292,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,867.04

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