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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,921.38, 544,447.55 and 149,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,921.38, 544,447.55 and 149,570.73 is: 224,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,921.38 : 544,447.55 = 149,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,921.38/544,447.55 = 149,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,921.38x = 544,447.55 × 149,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,921.38x = 81,433,417,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,433,417,500.21/362,921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,383.08

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