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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,370.96, 473,217.72 and 149,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,370.96, 473,217.72 and 149,114.32 is: 223,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,370.96 : 473,217.72 = 149,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,370.96/473,217.72 = 149,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,370.96x = 473,217.72 × 149,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,370.96x = 70,563,538,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563,538,529.75/315,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,747.74

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