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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,966.59, 403,513.06 and 150,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,966.59, 403,513.06 and 150,719.55 is: 226,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,966.59 : 403,513.06 = 150,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,966.59/403,513.06 = 150,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,966.59x = 403,513.06 × 150,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,966.59x = 60,817,306,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817,306,822.32/268,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,114.73

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