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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,444.70, 561,669.45 and 149,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,444.70, 561,669.45 and 149,823.90 is: 224,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,444.70 : 561,669.45 = 149,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,444.70/561,669.45 = 149,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,444.70x = 561,669.45 × 149,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,444.70x = 84,151,507,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,151,507,509.86/374,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,736.81

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