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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,593.92, 372,060.72 and 148,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,593.92, 372,060.72 and 148,759.20 is: 205,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,593.92 : 372,060.72 = 148,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,593.92/372,060.72 = 148,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,593.92x = 372,060.72 × 148,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,593.92x = 55,347,455,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347,455,058.62/269,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,299.34

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