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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,974.69, 583,129.21 and 149,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,974.69, 583,129.21 and 149,260.60 is: 223,763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,974.69 : 583,129.21 = 149,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,974.69/583,129.21 = 149,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,974.69x = 583,129.21 × 149,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,974.69x = 87,038,215,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,038,215,762.13/388,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,763.19

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