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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,568.29, 372,003.19 and 148,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,568.29, 372,003.19 and 148,717.10 is: 205,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,568.29 : 372,003.19 = 148,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,568.29/372,003.19 = 148,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,568.29x = 372,003.19 × 148,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,568.29x = 55,323,236,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323,236,165.76/269,568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,229.02

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