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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,673.78, 672,865.08 and 149,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,673.78, 672,865.08 and 149,073.92 is: 223,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,673.78 : 672,865.08 = 149,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,673.78/672,865.08 = 149,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,673.78x = 672,865.08 × 149,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,673.78x = 100,306,633,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,306,633,706.61/448,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,562.50

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