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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,985.54, 372,583.62 and 149,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,985.54, 372,583.62 and 149,126.52 is: 205,796.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,985.54 : 372,583.62 = 149,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,985.54/372,583.62 = 149,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,985.54x = 372,583.62 × 149,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,985.54x = 55,562,098,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562,098,659.60/269,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,796.57

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