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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,924.40, 403,386.60 and 150,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,924.40, 403,386.60 and 150,959.60 is: 226,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,924.40 : 403,386.60 = 150,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,924.40/403,386.60 = 150,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,924.40x = 403,386.60 × 150,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,924.40x = 60,895,079,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,895,079,781.36/268,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,439.40

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