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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,710.46, 372,200.16 and 148,851.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,710.46, 372,200.16 and 148,851.81 is: 205,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,710.46 : 372,200.16 = 148,851.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,710.46/372,200.16 = 148,851.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,710.46x = 372,200.16 × 148,851.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,710.46x = 55,402,668,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402,668,056.48/269,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,415.35

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