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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,721.82, 372,214.27 and 148,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,721.82, 372,214.27 and 148,863.10 is: 205,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,721.82 : 372,214.27 = 148,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,721.82/372,214.27 = 148,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,721.82x = 372,214.27 × 148,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,721.82x = 55,408,968,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408,968,793.74/269,721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,430.06

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