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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,734.59, 372,229.97 and 148,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,734.59, 372,229.97 and 148,878.14 is: 205,449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,734.59 : 372,229.97 = 148,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,734.59/372,229.97 = 148,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,734.59x = 372,229.97 × 148,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,734.59x = 55,416,902,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,902,980.32/269,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,449.75

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