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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,589.94, 623,231.82 and 149,278.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,589.94, 623,231.82 and 149,278.95 is: 223,863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,589.94 : 623,231.82 = 149,278.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,589.94/623,231.82 = 149,278.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,589.94x = 623,231.82 × 149,278.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,589.94x = 93,035,391,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,035,391,696.19/415,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,863.44

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