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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,643.24, 372,107.39 and 148,784.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,643.24, 372,107.39 and 148,784.49 is: 205,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,643.24 : 372,107.39 = 148,784.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,643.24/372,107.39 = 148,784.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,643.24x = 372,107.39 × 148,784.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,643.24x = 55,363,807,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363,807,502.46/269,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,322.44

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