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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,942.69, 372,523.73 and 149,087.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,942.69, 372,523.73 and 149,087.05 is: 205,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,942.69 : 372,523.73 = 149,087.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,942.69/372,523.73 = 149,087.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,942.69x = 372,523.73 × 149,087.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,942.69x = 55,538,461,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,461,352.64/269,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,741.68

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