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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,968.32, 401,361.99 and 149,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,968.32, 401,361.99 and 149,345.44 is: 223,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,968.32 : 401,361.99 = 149,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,968.32/401,361.99 = 149,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,968.32x = 401,361.99 × 149,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,968.32x = 59,941,582,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941,582,995.83/267,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,689.07

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