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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,175.23, 697,319.90 and 149,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,175.23, 697,319.90 and 149,410.72 is: 223,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,175.23 : 697,319.90 = 149,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,175.23/697,319.90 = 149,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,175.23x = 697,319.90 × 149,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,175.23x = 104,187,068,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,187,068,329.33/465,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,973.81

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