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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,582, 473,606.28 and 149,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,582, 473,606.28 and 149,370 is: 224,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,582 : 473,606.28 = 149,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,582/473,606.28 = 149,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,582x = 473,606.28 × 149,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,582x = 70,742,570,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,742,570,043.60/315,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,165.42

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