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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,535.72, 404,303.58 and 151,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,535.72, 404,303.58 and 151,290.12 is: 226,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,535.72 : 404,303.58 = 151,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,535.72/404,303.58 = 151,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,535.72x = 404,303.58 × 151,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,535.72x = 61,167,137,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,137,134.63/269,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,935.18

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