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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,951.58, 372,535.98 and 149,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,951.58, 372,535.98 and 149,095.92 is: 205,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,951.58 : 372,535.98 = 149,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,951.58/372,535.98 = 149,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,951.58x = 372,535.98 × 149,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,951.58x = 55,543,594,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,594,671.20/269,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,753.92

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