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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,714.49, 372,205.67 and 148,855.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,714.49, 372,205.67 and 148,855.83 is: 205,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,714.49 : 372,205.67 = 148,855.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,714.49/372,205.67 = 148,855.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,714.49x = 372,205.67 × 148,855.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,714.49x = 55,404,983,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,983,194.28/269,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,420.86

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