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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,049, 831,011.18 and 149,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,049, 831,011.18 and 149,271.11 is: 223,889.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,049 : 831,011.18 = 149,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,049/831,011.18 = 149,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,049x = 831,011.18 × 149,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,049x = 124,045,961,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,045,961,261.01/554,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,889.87

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