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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,593.80, 372,035.91 and 148,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,593.80, 372,035.91 and 148,740.18 is: 205,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,593.80 : 372,035.91 = 148,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,593.80/372,035.91 = 148,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,593.80x = 372,035.91 × 148,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,593.80x = 55,336,688,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,336,688,219.86/269,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,259.50

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