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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,999.64, 372,598.02 and 149,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,999.64, 372,598.02 and 149,149.24 is: 205,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,999.64 : 372,598.02 = 149,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,999.64/372,598.02 = 149,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,999.64x = 372,598.02 × 149,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,999.64x = 55,572,711,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572,711,508.50/269,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,825.13

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