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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,426.58, 404,139.90 and 149,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,426.58, 404,139.90 and 149,557.14 is: 224,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,426.58 : 404,139.90 = 149,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,426.58/404,139.90 = 149,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,426.58x = 404,139.90 × 149,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,426.58x = 60,442,007,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,007,603.89/269,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,335.73

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