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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,943.44, 372,524.76 and 149,087.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,943.44, 372,524.76 and 149,087.82 is: 205,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,943.44 : 372,524.76 = 149,087.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,943.44/372,524.76 = 149,087.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,943.44x = 372,524.76 × 149,087.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,943.44x = 55,538,904,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,904,364.42/269,943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,742.75

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