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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,590.78, 372,036.50 and 148,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,590.78, 372,036.50 and 148,732.01 is: 205,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,590.78 : 372,036.50 = 148,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,590.78/372,036.50 = 148,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,590.78x = 372,036.50 × 148,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,590.78x = 55,333,736,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333,736,438.37/269,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,250.85

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