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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,451.32, 404,176.94 and 151,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,451.32, 404,176.94 and 151,131.90 is: 226,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,451.32 : 404,176.94 = 151,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,451.32/404,176.94 = 151,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,451.32x = 404,176.94 × 151,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,451.32x = 61,084,028,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084,028,878.39/269,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,697.83

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