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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,177.92, 402,436.58 and 149,926.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,177.92, 402,436.58 and 149,926.83 is: 224,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,177.92 : 402,436.58 = 149,926.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,177.92/402,436.58 = 149,926.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,177.92x = 402,436.58 × 149,926.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,177.92x = 60,336,040,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,336,040,715.44/268,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,985.12

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