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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,620.12, 524,430.66 and 149,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,620.12, 524,430.66 and 149,811 is: 224,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,620.12 : 524,430.66 = 149,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,620.12/524,430.66 = 149,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,620.12x = 524,430.66 × 149,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,620.12x = 78,565,481,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565,481,605.26/349,620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,716.71

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