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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,674.90, 372,144.50 and 148,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,674.90, 372,144.50 and 148,814.60 is: 205,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,674.90 : 372,144.50 = 148,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,674.90/372,144.50 = 148,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,674.90x = 372,144.50 × 148,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,674.90x = 55,380,534,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380,534,909.70/269,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,360.36

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