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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,632.98, 372,101.29 and 148,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,632.98, 372,101.29 and 148,782.07 is: 205,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,632.98 : 372,101.29 = 148,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,632.98/372,101.29 = 148,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,632.98x = 372,101.29 × 148,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,632.98x = 55,361,999,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361,999,012.87/269,632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,323.55

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