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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,864.94, 372,406.51 and 149,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,864.94, 372,406.51 and 149,003.62 is: 205,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,864.94 : 372,406.51 = 149,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,864.94/372,406.51 = 149,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,864.94x = 372,406.51 × 149,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,864.94x = 55,489,918,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489,918,101.57/269,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,621.07

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