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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,664.44, 372,138 and 148,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,664.44, 372,138 and 148,809.20 is: 205,357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,664.44 : 372,138 = 148,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,664.44/372,138 = 148,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,664.44x = 372,138 × 148,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,664.44x = 55,377,558,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,558,069.60/269,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,357.29

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