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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,942.94, 372,524.07 and 149,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,942.94, 372,524.07 and 149,087.30 is: 205,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,942.94 : 372,524.07 = 149,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,942.94/372,524.07 = 149,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,942.94x = 372,524.07 × 149,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,942.94x = 55,538,605,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,605,918.69/269,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,742.02

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