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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,996.49, 372,592.82 and 149,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,996.49, 372,592.82 and 149,146.22 is: 205,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,996.49 : 372,592.82 = 149,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,996.49/372,592.82 = 149,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,996.49x = 372,592.82 × 149,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,996.49x = 55,570,808,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570,808,093.45/269,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,820.48

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