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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,102.20, 402,444.90 and 150,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,102.20, 402,444.90 and 150,004.20 is: 225,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,102.20 : 402,444.90 = 150,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,102.20/402,444.90 = 150,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,102.20x = 402,444.90 × 150,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,102.20x = 60,368,425,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,368,425,268.58/268,102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,169.45

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