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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,942.72, 372,516.72 and 149,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,942.72, 372,516.72 and 149,081.04 is: 205,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,942.72 : 372,516.72 = 149,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,942.72/372,516.72 = 149,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,942.72x = 372,516.72 × 149,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,942.72x = 55,535,180,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,535,180,034.99/269,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,729.50

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