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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,924.76, 560,888.04 and 149,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,924.76, 560,888.04 and 149,303.45 is: 223,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,924.76 : 560,888.04 = 149,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,924.76/560,888.04 = 149,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,924.76x = 560,888.04 × 149,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,924.76x = 83,742,521,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,742,521,397.85/373,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,955.54

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