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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,592.78, 372,039.27 and 148,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,592.78, 372,039.27 and 148,734 is: 205,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,592.78 : 372,039.27 = 148,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,592.78/372,039.27 = 148,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,592.78x = 372,039.27 × 148,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,592.78x = 55,334,888,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334,888,784.18/269,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,253.60

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