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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,363.10, 561,544.65 and 149,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,363.10, 561,544.65 and 149,831.10 is: 224,746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,363.10 : 561,544.65 = 149,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,363.10/561,544.65 = 149,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,363.10x = 561,544.65 × 149,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,363.10x = 84,136,852,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,136,852,608.62/374,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,746.65

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