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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,676.40, 372,146.56 and 148,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,676.40, 372,146.56 and 148,816.10 is: 205,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,676.40 : 372,146.56 = 148,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,676.40/372,146.56 = 148,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,676.40x = 372,146.56 × 148,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,676.40x = 55,381,399,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381,399,687.62/269,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,362.43

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