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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,868, 372,423.76 and 149,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,868, 372,423.76 and 149,008.96 is: 205,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,868 : 372,423.76 = 149,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,868/372,423.76 = 149,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,868x = 372,423.76 × 149,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,868x = 55,494,477,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494,477,156.89/269,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,635.63

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