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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,867.09, 372,414.11 and 149,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,867.09, 372,414.11 and 149,005.78 is: 205,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,867.09 : 372,414.11 = 149,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,867.09/372,414.11 = 149,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,867.09x = 372,414.11 × 149,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,867.09x = 55,491,853,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,853,267.49/269,867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,626.60

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