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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,828.74, 674,732.34 and 146,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,828.74, 674,732.34 and 146,222.50 is: 219,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,828.74 : 674,732.34 = 146,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,828.74/674,732.34 = 146,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,828.74x = 674,732.34 × 146,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,828.74x = 98,661,049,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661,049,585.65/449,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,330.25

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