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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,332.80, 472,999.20 and 149,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,332.80, 472,999.20 and 149,444.80 is: 224,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,332.80 : 472,999.20 = 149,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,332.80/472,999.20 = 149,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,332.80x = 472,999.20 × 149,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,332.80x = 70,687,270,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,687,270,844.16/315,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,167.20

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