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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,264.17, 403,514.89 and 149,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,264.17, 403,514.89 and 149,373.52 is: 223,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,264.17 : 403,514.89 = 149,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,264.17/403,514.89 = 149,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,264.17x = 403,514.89 × 149,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,264.17x = 60,274,439,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274,439,491.71/269,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,848.72

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