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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,211.45, 516,175.06 and 149,477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,211.45, 516,175.06 and 149,477.33 is: 224,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,211.45 : 516,175.06 = 149,477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,211.45/516,175.06 = 149,477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,211.45x = 516,175.06 × 149,477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,211.45x = 77,156,466,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,156,466,453.13/344,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,154.27

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