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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,854.46, 372,404.96 and 149,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,854.46, 372,404.96 and 149,003.39 is: 205,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,854.46 : 372,404.96 = 149,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,854.46/372,404.96 = 149,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,854.46x = 372,404.96 × 149,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,854.46x = 55,489,599,630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489,599,630.79/269,854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,627.88

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