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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,504.77, 543,967.80 and 149,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,504.77, 543,967.80 and 149,294.14 is: 224,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,504.77 : 543,967.80 = 149,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,504.77/543,967.80 = 149,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,504.77x = 543,967.80 × 149,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,504.77x = 81,211,204,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,211,204,888.69/362,504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,027.96

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