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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,592.30, 372,033.84 and 148,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,592.30, 372,033.84 and 148,738.68 is: 205,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,592.30 : 372,033.84 = 148,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,592.30/372,033.84 = 148,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,592.30x = 372,033.84 × 148,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,592.30x = 55,335,822,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,335,822,276.93/269,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,257.43

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