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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,625.92, 372,085.09 and 148,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,625.92, 372,085.09 and 148,767.28 is: 205,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,625.92 : 372,085.09 = 148,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,625.92/372,085.09 = 148,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,625.92x = 372,085.09 × 148,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,625.92x = 55,354,088,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354,088,395.52/269,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,299.58

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