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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,929.89, 372,503.88 and 149,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,929.89, 372,503.88 and 149,068.98 is: 205,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,929.89 : 372,503.88 = 149,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,929.89/372,503.88 = 149,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,929.89x = 372,503.88 × 149,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,929.89x = 55,528,773,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,528,773,437.64/269,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,715.54

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