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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,591.44, 372,033.78 and 148,733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,591.44, 372,033.78 and 148,733.77 is: 205,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,591.44 : 372,033.78 = 148,733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,591.44/372,033.78 = 148,733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,591.44x = 372,033.78 × 148,733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,591.44x = 55,333,986,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333,986,666.75/269,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,251.27

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