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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,936.02, 560,904.93 and 149,314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,936.02, 560,904.93 and 149,314.74 is: 223,972.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,936.02 : 560,904.93 = 149,314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,936.02/560,904.93 = 149,314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,936.02x = 560,904.93 × 149,314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,936.02x = 83,751,373,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,751,373,787.67/373,936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,972.47

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