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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,593.03, 372,058.95 and 148,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,593.03, 372,058.95 and 148,757.59 is: 205,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,593.03 : 372,058.95 = 148,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,593.03/372,058.95 = 148,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,593.03x = 372,058.95 × 148,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,593.03x = 55,346,592,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,346,592,739.93/269,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,296.82

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