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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,859.83, 372,407.15 and 149,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,859.83, 372,407.15 and 149,001.35 is: 205,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,859.83 : 372,407.15 = 149,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,859.83/372,407.15 = 149,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,859.83x = 372,407.15 × 149,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,859.83x = 55,489,167,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489,167,354.65/269,859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,622.18

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