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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,061.58, 830,971.68 and 149,243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,061.58, 830,971.68 and 149,243.83 is: 223,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,061.58 : 830,971.68 = 149,243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,061.58/830,971.68 = 149,243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,061.58x = 830,971.68 × 149,243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,061.58x = 124,017,396,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,017,396,144.73/554,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,833.24

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