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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,938.32, 372,516.84 and 149,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,938.32, 372,516.84 and 149,076.24 is: 205,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,938.32 : 372,516.84 = 149,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,938.32/372,516.84 = 149,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,938.32x = 372,516.84 × 149,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,938.32x = 55,533,409,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533,409,843.88/269,938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,726.29

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