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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,125.99, 403,171.98 and 150,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,125.99, 403,171.98 and 150,437.50 is: 225,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,125.99 : 403,171.98 = 150,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,125.99/403,171.98 = 150,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,125.99x = 403,171.98 × 150,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,125.99x = 60,652,184,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652,184,741.25/269,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,367.25

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