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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,740.27, 372,215.06 and 148,873.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,740.27, 372,215.06 and 148,873.77 is: 205,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,740.27 : 372,215.06 = 148,873.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,740.27/372,215.06 = 148,873.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,740.27x = 372,215.06 × 148,873.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,740.27x = 55,413,059,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413,059,232.98/269,740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,431.17

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