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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,965.59, 403,511.56 and 150,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,965.59, 403,511.56 and 150,718.55 is: 226,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,965.59 : 403,511.56 = 150,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,965.59/403,511.56 = 150,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,965.59x = 403,511.56 × 150,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,965.59x = 60,816,674,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,816,674,837.08/268,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,113.22

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