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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,580.53, 372,022.38 and 148,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,580.53, 372,022.38 and 148,721.76 is: 205,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,580.53 : 372,022.38 = 148,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,580.53/372,022.38 = 148,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,580.53x = 372,022.38 × 148,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,580.53x = 55,327,823,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,823,112.99/269,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,236.72

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