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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,997.21, 372,588.99 and 149,135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,997.21, 372,588.99 and 149,135.91 is: 205,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,997.21 : 372,588.99 = 149,135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,997.21/372,588.99 = 149,135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,997.21x = 372,588.99 × 149,135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,997.21x = 55,566,398,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,566,398,079.63/269,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,803.60

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