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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,943.91, 372,521.63 and 149,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,943.91, 372,521.63 and 149,098.39 is: 205,755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,943.91 : 372,521.63 = 149,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,943.91/372,521.63 = 149,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,943.91x = 372,521.63 × 149,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,943.91x = 55,542,374,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542,374,714.62/269,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,755.24

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