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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,991.68, 722,947.20 and 149,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,991.68, 722,947.20 and 149,536 is: 224,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,991.68 : 722,947.20 = 149,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,991.68/722,947.20 = 149,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,991.68x = 722,947.20 × 149,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,991.68x = 108,106,632,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,106,632,499.20/481,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,291.49

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