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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,894.40, 403,341.60 and 150,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,894.40, 403,341.60 and 150,929.60 is: 226,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,894.40 : 403,341.60 = 150,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,894.40/403,341.60 = 150,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,894.40x = 403,341.60 × 150,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,894.40x = 60,876,186,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876,186,351.36/268,894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,394.40

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