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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,853.96, 372,404.27 and 149,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,853.96, 372,404.27 and 149,002.89 is: 205,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,853.96 : 372,404.27 = 149,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,853.96/372,404.27 = 149,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,853.96x = 372,404.27 × 149,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,853.96x = 55,489,310,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489,310,616.32/269,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,627.19

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