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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,771.28, 404,861.13 and 151,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,771.28, 404,861.13 and 151,542.06 is: 227,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,771.28 : 404,861.13 = 151,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,771.28/404,861.13 = 151,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,771.28x = 404,861.13 × 151,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,771.28x = 61,353,489,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353,489,654.13/269,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,427.80

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