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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,595.45, 372,039.15 and 148,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,595.45, 372,039.15 and 148,737.71 is: 205,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,595.45 : 372,039.15 = 148,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,595.45/372,039.15 = 148,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,595.45x = 372,039.15 × 148,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,595.45x = 55,336,251,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,336,251,201.35/269,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,256.62

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