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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,952.82, 403,291.53 and 150,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,952.82, 403,291.53 and 150,592.38 is: 225,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,952.82 : 403,291.53 = 150,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,952.82/403,291.53 = 150,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,952.82x = 403,291.53 × 150,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,952.82x = 60,732,631,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,631,336.54/268,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,811.47

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