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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,587.94, 372,028.97 and 148,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,587.94, 372,028.97 and 148,730.27 is: 205,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,587.94 : 372,028.97 = 148,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,587.94/372,028.97 = 148,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,587.94x = 372,028.97 × 148,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,587.94x = 55,331,968,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331,968,412.27/269,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,246.45

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