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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,602.44, 372,049.02 and 148,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,602.44, 372,049.02 and 148,744.80 is: 205,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,602.44 : 372,049.02 = 148,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,602.44/372,049.02 = 148,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,602.44x = 372,049.02 × 148,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,602.44x = 55,340,357,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340,357,070.10/269,602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,266.53

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