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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,954.19, 372,539.60 and 149,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,954.19, 372,539.60 and 149,098.56 is: 205,757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,954.19 : 372,539.60 = 149,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,954.19/372,539.60 = 149,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,954.19x = 372,539.60 × 149,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,954.19x = 55,545,117,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545,117,157.48/269,954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,757.57

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