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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,644.73, 372,095.24 and 148,762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,644.73, 372,095.24 and 148,762.35 is: 205,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,644.73 : 372,095.24 = 148,762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,644.73/372,095.24 = 148,762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,644.73x = 372,095.24 × 148,762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,644.73x = 55,353,761,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353,761,582.40/269,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,284.05

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