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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,859.18, 372,411.54 and 149,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,859.18, 372,411.54 and 149,008.14 is: 205,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,859.18 : 372,411.54 = 149,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,859.18/372,411.54 = 149,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,859.18x = 372,411.54 × 149,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,859.18x = 55,492,350,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,350,889.94/269,859.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,634.48

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