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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,715.44, 372,204.72 and 148,857.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,715.44, 372,204.72 and 148,857.92 is: 205,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,715.44 : 372,204.72 = 148,857.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,715.44/372,204.72 = 148,857.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,715.44x = 372,204.72 × 148,857.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,715.44x = 55,405,620,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,620,433.38/269,715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,422.50

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