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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,242.67, 651,412.13 and 149,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,242.67, 651,412.13 and 149,901 is: 224,868.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,242.67 : 651,412.13 = 149,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,242.67/651,412.13 = 149,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,242.67x = 651,412.13 × 149,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,242.67x = 97,647,328,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,647,328,949.63/434,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,868.11

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