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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,942.62, 372,523.60 and 149,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,942.62, 372,523.60 and 149,086.92 is: 205,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,942.62 : 372,523.60 = 149,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,942.62/372,523.60 = 149,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,942.62x = 372,523.60 × 149,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,942.62x = 55,538,396,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,396,151.31/269,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,741.49

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