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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,427.58, 404,141.40 and 149,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,427.58, 404,141.40 and 149,558.14 is: 224,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,427.58 : 404,141.40 = 149,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,427.58/404,141.40 = 149,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,427.58x = 404,141.40 × 149,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,427.58x = 60,442,636,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,636,081.00/269,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,337.23

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