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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,151.36, 400,874.62 and 148,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,151.36, 400,874.62 and 148,889.36 is: 223,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,151.36 : 400,874.62 = 148,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,151.36/400,874.62 = 148,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,151.36x = 400,874.62 × 148,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,151.36x = 59,685,965,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,685,965,612.04/267,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,416.29

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