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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,669.24, 476,363.97 and 149,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,669.24, 476,363.97 and 149,237.43 is: 223,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,669.24 : 476,363.97 = 149,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,669.24/476,363.97 = 149,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,669.24x = 476,363.97 × 149,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,669.24x = 71,091,334,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,091,334,627.40/317,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,790.43

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