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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,439.11, 680,019.20 and 149,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,439.11, 680,019.20 and 149,778.72 is: 224,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,439.11 : 680,019.20 = 149,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,439.11/680,019.20 = 149,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,439.11x = 680,019.20 × 149,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,439.11x = 101,852,405,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,852,405,164.20/453,439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,622.01

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