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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,568.83, 372,005.37 and 148,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,568.83, 372,005.37 and 148,709.87 is: 205,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,568.83 : 372,005.37 = 148,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,568.83/372,005.37 = 148,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,568.83x = 372,005.37 × 148,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,568.83x = 55,320,869,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,869,468.45/269,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,219.83

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