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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,955.96, 372,542.04 and 149,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,955.96, 372,542.04 and 149,100.28 is: 205,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,955.96 : 372,542.04 = 149,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,955.96/372,542.04 = 149,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,955.96x = 372,542.04 × 149,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,955.96x = 55,546,122,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,122,475.77/269,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,759.94

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