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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,063.28, 578,934.54 and 149,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,063.28, 578,934.54 and 149,269.50 is: 223,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,063.28 : 578,934.54 = 149,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,063.28/578,934.54 = 149,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,063.28x = 578,934.54 × 149,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,063.28x = 86,417,269,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,417,269,318.53/386,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,842.24

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