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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,117.58, 403,295.78 and 149,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,117.58, 403,295.78 and 149,227.34 is: 223,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,117.58 : 403,295.78 = 149,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,117.58/403,295.78 = 149,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,117.58x = 403,295.78 × 149,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,117.58x = 60,182,757,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,757,863.93/269,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,629.98

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