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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,949.44, 401,401.71 and 149,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,949.44, 401,401.71 and 149,263.38 is: 223,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,949.44 : 401,401.71 = 149,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,949.44/401,401.71 = 149,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,949.44x = 401,401.71 × 149,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,949.44x = 59,914,575,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,914,575,972.38/267,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,604.04

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