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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,730.22, 401,048.58 and 149,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,730.22, 401,048.58 and 149,464.56 is: 223,891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,730.22 : 401,048.58 = 149,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,730.22/401,048.58 = 149,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,730.22x = 401,048.58 × 149,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,730.22x = 59,942,549,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942,549,548.32/267,730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,891.61

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