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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,891.24, 372,452.92 and 149,032.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,891.24, 372,452.92 and 149,032.35 is: 205,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,891.24 : 372,452.92 = 149,032.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,891.24/372,452.92 = 149,032.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,891.24x = 372,452.92 × 149,032.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,891.24x = 55,507,533,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507,533,559.38/269,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,666.31

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