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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,985.24, 372,577.86 and 149,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,985.24, 372,577.86 and 149,134.32 is: 205,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,985.24 : 372,577.86 = 149,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,985.24/372,577.86 = 149,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,985.24x = 372,577.86 × 149,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,985.24x = 55,564,145,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,564,145,798.16/269,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,804.38

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