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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,196.21, 403,857.77 and 150,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,196.21, 403,857.77 and 150,949.17 is: 226,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,196.21 : 403,857.77 = 150,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,196.21/403,857.77 = 150,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,196.21x = 403,857.77 × 150,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,196.21x = 60,961,994,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961,994,424.81/269,196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,459.33

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