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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,615.44, 372,066.84 and 148,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,615.44, 372,066.84 and 148,757.80 is: 205,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,615.44 : 372,066.84 = 148,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,615.44/372,066.84 = 148,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,615.44x = 372,066.84 × 148,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,615.44x = 55,347,844,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347,844,571.35/269,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,284.40

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