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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,638.85, 372,109.41 and 148,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,638.85, 372,109.41 and 148,787.92 is: 205,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,638.85 : 372,109.41 = 148,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,638.85/372,109.41 = 148,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,638.85x = 372,109.41 × 148,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,638.85x = 55,365,385,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,365,385,591.46/269,638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,331.63

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