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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,974.85, 372,533.33 and 149,108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,974.85, 372,533.33 and 149,108.95 is: 205,752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,974.85 : 372,533.33 = 149,108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,974.85/372,533.33 = 149,108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,974.85x = 372,533.33 × 149,108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,974.85x = 55,548,053,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,548,053,117.74/269,974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,752.69

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