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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,673.90, 372,143.12 and 148,813.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,673.90, 372,143.12 and 148,813.59 is: 205,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,673.90 : 372,143.12 = 148,813.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,673.90/372,143.12 = 148,813.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,673.90x = 372,143.12 × 148,813.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,673.90x = 55,379,953,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,953,681.00/269,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,358.97

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