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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,615.52, 372,063.24 and 148,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,615.52, 372,063.24 and 148,768.20 is: 205,296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,615.52 : 372,063.24 = 148,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,615.52/372,063.24 = 148,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,615.52x = 372,063.24 × 148,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,615.52x = 55,351,178,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,178,500.97/269,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,296.71

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