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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,949.35, 372,522.97 and 149,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,949.35, 372,522.97 and 149,088.04 is: 205,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,949.35 : 372,522.97 = 149,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,949.35/372,522.97 = 149,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,949.35x = 372,522.97 × 149,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,949.35x = 55,538,718,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538,718,707.33/269,949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,737.55

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