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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,599.68, 402,717.76 and 150,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,599.68, 402,717.76 and 150,352.64 is: 225,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,599.68 : 402,717.76 = 150,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,599.68/402,717.76 = 150,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,599.68x = 402,717.76 × 150,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,599.68x = 60,549,678,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549,678,390.89/268,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,427.22

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