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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,472.64, 645,712.20 and 149,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,472.64, 645,712.20 and 149,989.44 is: 224,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,472.64 : 645,712.20 = 149,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,472.64/645,712.20 = 149,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,472.64x = 645,712.20 × 149,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,472.64x = 96,850,011,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,850,011,279.17/430,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,985.29

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