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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,678.76, 372,140.64 and 148,831.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,678.76, 372,140.64 and 148,831.41 is: 205,378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,678.76 : 372,140.64 = 148,831.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,678.76/372,140.64 = 148,831.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,678.76x = 372,140.64 × 148,831.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,678.76x = 55,386,216,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,386,216,169.50/269,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,378.49

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