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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,632.99, 372,093.17 and 148,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,632.99, 372,093.17 and 148,774.24 is: 205,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,632.99 : 372,093.17 = 148,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,632.99/372,093.17 = 148,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,632.99x = 372,093.17 × 148,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,632.99x = 55,357,878,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,357,878,575.94/269,632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,308.25

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