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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,667.45, 372,138.57 and 148,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,667.45, 372,138.57 and 148,809.69 is: 205,355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,667.45 : 372,138.57 = 148,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,667.45/372,138.57 = 148,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,667.45x = 372,138.57 × 148,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,667.45x = 55,377,825,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,825,238.74/269,667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,355.99

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