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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,934.20, 371,129.19 and 149,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,934.20, 371,129.19 and 149,702.20 is: 206,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,934.20 : 371,129.19 = 149,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,934.20/371,129.19 = 149,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,934.20x = 371,129.19 × 149,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,934.20x = 55,558,856,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,856,227.22/268,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,589.03

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