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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,714.99, 372,206.35 and 148,856.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,714.99, 372,206.35 and 148,856.33 is: 205,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,714.99 : 372,206.35 = 148,856.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,714.99/372,206.35 = 148,856.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,714.99x = 372,206.35 × 148,856.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,714.99x = 55,405,271,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,271,263.70/269,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,421.55

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