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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,606.08, 372,059.92 and 148,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,606.08, 372,059.92 and 148,752.32 is: 205,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,606.08 : 372,059.92 = 148,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,606.08/372,059.92 = 148,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,606.08x = 372,059.92 × 148,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,606.08x = 55,344,776,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,776,279.01/269,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,280.15

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