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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,107.20, 402,452.40 and 150,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,107.20, 402,452.40 and 150,009.20 is: 225,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,107.20 : 402,452.40 = 150,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,107.20/402,452.40 = 150,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,107.20x = 402,452.40 × 150,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,107.20x = 60,371,562,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371,562,562.08/268,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,176.95

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