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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,570.90, 372,003.22 and 148,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,570.90, 372,003.22 and 148,723.76 is: 205,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,570.90 : 372,003.22 = 148,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,570.90/372,003.22 = 148,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,570.90x = 372,003.22 × 148,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,570.90x = 55,325,717,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325,717,610.51/269,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,236.24

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