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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,871, 372,427.90 and 149,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,871, 372,427.90 and 149,011.96 is: 205,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,871 : 372,427.90 = 149,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,871/372,427.90 = 149,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,871x = 372,427.90 × 149,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,871x = 55,496,211,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496,211,337.68/269,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,639.77

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