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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,955.60, 372,541.52 and 149,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,955.60, 372,541.52 and 149,099.92 is: 205,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,955.60 : 372,541.52 = 149,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,955.60/372,541.52 = 149,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,955.60x = 372,541.52 × 149,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,955.60x = 55,545,910,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545,910,828.68/269,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,759.43

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