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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,648.24, 372,114.28 and 148,789.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,648.24, 372,114.28 and 148,789.49 is: 205,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,648.24 : 372,114.28 = 148,789.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,648.24/372,114.28 = 148,789.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,648.24x = 372,114.28 × 148,789.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,648.24x = 55,366,693,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366,693,942.92/269,648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,329.34

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