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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,627.52, 372,079.80 and 148,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,627.52, 372,079.80 and 148,780.20 is: 205,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,627.52 : 372,079.80 = 148,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,627.52/372,079.80 = 148,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,627.52x = 372,079.80 × 148,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,627.52x = 55,358,107,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358,107,059.96/269,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,313.27

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