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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,742.28, 401,066.67 and 149,476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,742.28, 401,066.67 and 149,476.61 is: 223,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,742.28 : 401,066.67 = 149,476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,742.28/401,066.67 = 149,476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,742.28x = 401,066.67 × 149,476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,742.28x = 59,950,087,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950,087,778.79/267,742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,909.68

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