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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,608.30, 372,060.76 and 148,749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,608.30, 372,060.76 and 148,749.58 is: 205,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,608.30 : 372,060.76 = 148,749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,608.30/372,060.76 = 148,749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,608.30x = 372,060.76 × 148,749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,608.30x = 55,343,881,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343,881,784.48/269,608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,275.14

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