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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,279.96, 561,422.38 and 149,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,279.96, 561,422.38 and 149,659.26 is: 224,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,279.96 : 561,422.38 = 149,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,279.96/561,422.38 = 149,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,279.96x = 561,422.38 × 149,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,279.96x = 84,022,057,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022,057,938.24/374,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,489.87

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