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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,951.94, 372,536.52 and 149,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,951.94, 372,536.52 and 149,096.28 is: 205,754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,951.94 : 372,536.52 = 149,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,951.94/372,536.52 = 149,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,951.94x = 372,536.52 × 149,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,951.94x = 55,543,809,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,809,296.15/269,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,754.44

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