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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,935.52, 560,904.18 and 149,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,935.52, 560,904.18 and 149,314.24 is: 223,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,935.52 : 560,904.18 = 149,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,935.52/560,904.18 = 149,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,935.52x = 560,904.18 × 149,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,935.52x = 83,750,981,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,750,981,349.52/373,935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,971.72

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