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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,633.98, 372,102.67 and 148,783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,633.98, 372,102.67 and 148,783.07 is: 205,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,633.98 : 372,102.67 = 148,783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,633.98/372,102.67 = 148,783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,633.98x = 372,102.67 × 148,783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,633.98x = 55,362,577,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362,577,597.80/269,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,324.93

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