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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,587.44, 372,028.28 and 148,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,587.44, 372,028.28 and 148,729.77 is: 205,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,587.44 : 372,028.28 = 148,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,587.44/372,028.28 = 148,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,587.44x = 372,028.28 × 148,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,587.44x = 55,331,679,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331,679,774.25/269,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,245.76

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