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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,861.20, 560,864.70 and 149,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,861.20, 560,864.70 and 149,183.40 is: 223,804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,861.20 : 560,864.70 = 149,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,861.20/560,864.70 = 149,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,861.20x = 560,864.70 × 149,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,861.20x = 83,671,702,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671,702,885.98/373,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,804.19

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