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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,658, 372,128.04 and 150,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,658, 372,128.04 and 150,426 is: 207,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,658 : 372,128.04 = 150,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,658/372,128.04 = 150,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,658x = 372,128.04 × 150,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,658x = 55,977,732,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,732,545.04/269,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,587.88

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