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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,435.80, 623,153.70 and 149,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,435.80, 623,153.70 and 149,237.40 is: 223,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,435.80 : 623,153.70 = 149,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,435.80/623,153.70 = 149,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,435.80x = 623,153.70 × 149,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,435.80x = 92,997,837,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,997,837,988.38/415,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,856.10

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