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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,672.82, 476,369.31 and 149,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,672.82, 476,369.31 and 149,241 is: 223,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,672.82 : 476,369.31 = 149,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,672.82/476,369.31 = 149,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,672.82x = 476,369.31 × 149,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,672.82x = 71,093,832,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,093,832,193.71/317,672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,795.77

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