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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,436.80, 473,155.20 and 149,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,436.80, 473,155.20 and 149,548.80 is: 224,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,436.80 : 473,155.20 = 149,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,436.80/473,155.20 = 149,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,436.80x = 473,155.20 × 149,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,436.80x = 70,759,792,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,759,792,373.76/315,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,323.20

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