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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,620.61, 372,075.39 and 148,769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,620.61, 372,075.39 and 148,769.42 is: 205,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,620.61 : 372,075.39 = 148,769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,620.61/372,075.39 = 148,769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,620.61x = 372,075.39 × 148,769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,620.61x = 55,353,438,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353,438,106.20/269,620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,301.22

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