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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,981, 372,573.78 and 150,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,981, 372,573.78 and 150,749 is: 208,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,981 : 372,573.78 = 150,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,981/372,573.78 = 150,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,981x = 372,573.78 × 150,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,981x = 56,165,124,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165,124,761.22/269,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,033.62

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