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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,591.28, 372,037.19 and 148,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,591.28, 372,037.19 and 148,732.52 is: 205,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,591.28 : 372,037.19 = 148,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,591.28/372,037.19 = 148,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,591.28x = 372,037.19 × 148,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,591.28x = 55,334,026,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334,026,198.57/269,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,251.54

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