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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,581.53, 372,023.76 and 148,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,581.53, 372,023.76 and 148,722.76 is: 205,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,581.53 : 372,023.76 = 148,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,581.53/372,023.76 = 148,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,581.53x = 372,023.76 × 148,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,581.53x = 55,328,400,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,400,372.78/269,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,238.10

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