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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,923.39, 372,492.57 and 149,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,923.39, 372,492.57 and 149,063.69 is: 205,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,923.39 : 372,492.57 = 149,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,923.39/372,492.57 = 149,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,923.39x = 372,492.57 × 149,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,923.39x = 55,525,118,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525,118,472.00/269,923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,706.96

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