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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,299.38, 269,666.02 and 149,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,299.38, 269,666.02 and 149,905.46 is: 206,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,299.38 : 269,666.02 = 149,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,299.38/269,666.02 = 149,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,299.38x = 269,666.02 × 149,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,299.38x = 40,424,409,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,424,409,088.38/195,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,986.88

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