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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,631.99, 372,091.79 and 148,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,631.99, 372,091.79 and 148,773.24 is: 205,306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,631.99 : 372,091.79 = 148,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,631.99/372,091.79 = 148,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,631.99x = 372,091.79 × 148,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,631.99x = 55,357,301,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,357,301,547.63/269,631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,306.88

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