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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,909.14, 416,114.12 and 150,642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,909.14, 416,114.12 and 150,642.68 is: 226,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,909.14 : 416,114.12 = 150,642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,909.14/416,114.12 = 150,642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,909.14x = 416,114.12 × 150,642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,909.14x = 62,684,546,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684,546,222.64/276,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,372.25

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