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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,728.22, 401,045.58 and 149,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,728.22, 401,045.58 and 149,462.55 is: 223,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,728.22 : 401,045.58 = 149,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,728.22/401,045.58 = 149,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,728.22x = 401,045.58 × 149,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,728.22x = 59,941,295,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941,295,053.03/267,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,888.60

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