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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,862.99, 372,416.72 and 149,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,862.99, 372,416.72 and 149,011.94 is: 205,639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,862.99 : 372,416.72 = 149,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,862.99/372,416.72 = 149,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,862.99x = 372,416.72 × 149,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,862.99x = 55,494,535,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494,535,328.49/269,862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,639.67

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