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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,948.71, 403,486.25 and 150,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,948.71, 403,486.25 and 150,701.67 is: 226,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,948.71 : 403,486.25 = 150,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,948.71/403,486.25 = 150,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,948.71x = 403,486.25 × 150,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,948.71x = 60,806,050,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,806,050,943.53/268,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,087.91

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