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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,738.77, 372,212.99 and 148,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,738.77, 372,212.99 and 148,872.27 is: 205,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,738.77 : 372,212.99 = 148,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,738.77/372,212.99 = 148,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,738.77x = 372,212.99 × 148,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,738.77x = 55,412,192,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,412,192,744.79/269,738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,429.10

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