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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,921.92, 371,108.64 and 149,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,921.92, 371,108.64 and 149,689.92 is: 206,570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,921.92 : 371,108.64 = 149,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,921.92/371,108.64 = 149,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,921.92x = 371,108.64 × 149,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,921.92x = 55,551,222,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,222,632.91/268,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,570.08

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