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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,255.62, 561,803.08 and 149,772.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,255.62, 561,803.08 and 149,772.53 is: 224,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,255.62 : 561,803.08 = 149,772.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,255.62/561,803.08 = 149,772.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,255.62x = 561,803.08 × 149,772.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,255.62x = 84,142,665,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,142,665,750.77/374,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,826.73

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