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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,876.26, 403,178.31 and 150,515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,876.26, 403,178.31 and 150,515.82 is: 225,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,876.26 : 403,178.31 = 150,515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,876.26/403,178.31 = 150,515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,876.26x = 403,178.31 × 150,515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,876.26x = 60,684,713,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,684,713,935.86/268,876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,697.55

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