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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,954.60, 372,540.92 and 149,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,954.60, 372,540.92 and 149,095.52 is: 205,753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,954.60 : 372,540.92 = 149,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,954.60/372,540.92 = 149,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,954.60x = 372,540.92 × 149,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,954.60x = 55,544,182,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,182,188.68/269,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,753.79

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