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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,920.38, 544,446.05 and 149,569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,920.38, 544,446.05 and 149,569.73 is: 224,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,920.38 : 544,446.05 = 149,569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,920.38/544,446.05 = 149,569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,920.38x = 544,446.05 × 149,569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,920.38x = 81,432,646,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,432,646,766.95/362,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,381.58

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