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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,723.90, 372,217.14 and 148,865.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,723.90, 372,217.14 and 148,865.18 is: 205,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,723.90 : 372,217.14 = 148,865.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,723.90/372,217.14 = 148,865.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,723.90x = 372,217.14 × 148,865.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,723.90x = 55,410,171,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410,171,545.19/269,723.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,432.93

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