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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,696.03, 372,180.12 and 148,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,696.03, 372,180.12 and 148,837.29 is: 205,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,696.03 : 372,180.12 = 148,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,696.03/372,180.12 = 148,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,696.03x = 372,180.12 × 148,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,696.03x = 55,394,280,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,394,280,452.67/269,696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,395.24

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