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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,959.08, 401,416.14 and 149,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,959.08, 401,416.14 and 149,273.02 is: 223,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,959.08 : 401,416.14 = 149,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,959.08/401,416.14 = 149,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,959.08x = 401,416.14 × 149,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,959.08x = 59,920,599,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920,599,494.54/267,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,618.47

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