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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,546.80, 401,190.60 and 149,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,546.80, 401,190.60 and 149,092.40 is: 223,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,546.80 : 401,190.60 = 149,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,546.80/401,190.60 = 149,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,546.80x = 401,190.60 × 149,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,546.80x = 59,814,469,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,469,411.44/267,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,566.38

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