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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,648.51, 372,114.51 and 148,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,648.51, 372,114.51 and 148,789.70 is: 205,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,648.51 : 372,114.51 = 148,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,648.51/372,114.51 = 148,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,648.51x = 372,114.51 × 148,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,648.51x = 55,366,806,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366,806,308.55/269,648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,329.55

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