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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,717.70, 623,576.55 and 149,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,717.70, 623,576.55 and 149,486.90 is: 224,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,717.70 : 623,576.55 = 149,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,717.70/623,576.55 = 149,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,717.70x = 623,576.55 × 149,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,717.70x = 93,216,525,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216,525,372.20/415,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,230.35

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