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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,594.80, 372,037.29 and 148,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,594.80, 372,037.29 and 148,741.18 is: 205,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,594.80 : 372,037.29 = 148,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,594.80/372,037.29 = 148,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,594.80x = 372,037.29 × 148,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,594.80x = 55,337,265,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,337,265,518.60/269,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,260.88

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