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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,623.64, 372,081.82 and 148,764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,623.64, 372,081.82 and 148,764.87 is: 205,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,623.64 : 372,081.82 = 148,764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,623.64/372,081.82 = 148,764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,623.64x = 372,081.82 × 148,764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,623.64x = 55,352,703,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352,703,581.66/269,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,296.18

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