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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,566.83, 372,002.31 and 148,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,566.83, 372,002.31 and 148,708.44 is: 205,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,566.83 : 372,002.31 = 148,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,566.83/372,002.31 = 148,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,566.83x = 372,002.31 × 148,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,566.83x = 55,319,883,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319,883,196.50/269,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,217.69

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