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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,737.59, 372,234.09 and 148,881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,737.59, 372,234.09 and 148,881.15 is: 205,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,737.59 : 372,234.09 = 148,881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,737.59/372,234.09 = 148,881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,737.59x = 372,234.09 × 148,881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,737.59x = 55,418,639,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418,639,388.40/269,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,453.90

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