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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,962.07, 372,550.46 and 149,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,962.07, 372,550.46 and 149,106.42 is: 205,768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,962.07 : 372,550.46 = 149,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,962.07/372,550.46 = 149,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,962.07x = 372,550.46 × 149,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,962.07x = 55,549,664,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,664,614.42/269,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,768.41

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