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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,633.80, 404,256.30 and 151,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,633.80, 404,256.30 and 151,341.40 is: 226,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,633.80 : 404,256.30 = 151,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,633.80/404,256.30 = 151,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,633.80x = 404,256.30 × 151,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,633.80x = 61,180,714,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,714,400.82/269,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,902.99

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