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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,633.41, 372,096.08 and 148,779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,633.41, 372,096.08 and 148,779.18 is: 205,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,633.41 : 372,096.08 = 148,779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,633.41/372,096.08 = 148,779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,633.41x = 372,096.08 × 148,779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,633.41x = 55,360,149,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,360,149,477.64/269,633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,316.36

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