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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,737.56, 372,235.98 and 148,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,737.56, 372,235.98 and 148,878.84 is: 205,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,737.56 : 372,235.98 = 148,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,737.56/372,235.98 = 148,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,737.56x = 372,235.98 × 148,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,737.56x = 55,418,060,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418,060,908.66/269,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,451.78

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