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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,745.66, 401,071.73 and 149,479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,745.66, 401,071.73 and 149,479.99 is: 223,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,745.66 : 401,071.73 = 149,479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,745.66/401,071.73 = 149,479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,745.66x = 401,071.73 × 149,479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,745.66x = 59,952,196,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,952,196,439.60/267,745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,914.73

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