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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,625.62, 372,085.35 and 148,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,625.62, 372,085.35 and 148,771.39 is: 205,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,625.62 : 372,085.35 = 148,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,625.62/372,085.35 = 148,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,625.62x = 372,085.35 × 148,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,625.62x = 55,355,652,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355,652,113.85/269,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,305.61

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