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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,566.99, 372,001.37 and 148,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,566.99, 372,001.37 and 148,715.80 is: 205,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,566.99 : 372,001.37 = 148,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,566.99/372,001.37 = 148,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,566.99x = 372,001.37 × 148,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,566.99x = 55,322,480,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322,480,224.75/269,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,227.21

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