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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,711.96, 372,202.23 and 148,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,711.96, 372,202.23 and 148,853.31 is: 205,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,711.96 : 372,202.23 = 148,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,711.96/372,202.23 = 148,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,711.96x = 372,202.23 × 148,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,711.96x = 55,403,533,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,403,533,924.88/269,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,417.42

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