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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,994.24, 372,589.71 and 149,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,994.24, 372,589.71 and 149,143.97 is: 205,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,994.24 : 372,589.71 = 149,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,994.24/372,589.71 = 149,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,994.24x = 372,589.71 × 149,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,994.24x = 55,569,506,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569,506,667.60/269,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,817.38

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