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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,402, 668,206.76 and 149,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,402, 668,206.76 and 149,914 is: 224,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,402 : 668,206.76 = 149,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,402/668,206.76 = 149,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,402x = 668,206.76 × 149,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,402x = 100,173,548,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,173,548,218.64/445,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,905.92

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