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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,926.12, 372,503.94 and 149,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,926.12, 372,503.94 and 149,067.16 is: 205,715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,926.12 : 372,503.94 = 149,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,926.12/372,503.94 = 149,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,926.12x = 372,503.94 × 149,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,926.12x = 55,528,104,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,528,104,424.61/269,926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,715.94

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