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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,877.72, 372,380.16 and 149,015.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,877.72, 372,380.16 and 149,015.61 is: 205,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,877.72 : 372,380.16 = 149,015.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,877.72/372,380.16 = 149,015.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,877.72x = 372,380.16 × 149,015.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,877.72x = 55,490,456,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,490,456,694.30/269,877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,613.33

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