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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,729.66, 476,363.70 and 149,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,729.66, 476,363.70 and 149,163.26 is: 223,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,729.66 : 476,363.70 = 149,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,729.66/476,363.70 = 149,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,729.66x = 476,363.70 × 149,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,729.66x = 71,055,960,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055,960,055.84/317,729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,636.54

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