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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,740.59, 372,238.23 and 148,884.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,740.59, 372,238.23 and 148,884.15 is: 205,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,740.59 : 372,238.23 = 148,884.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,740.59/372,238.23 = 148,884.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,740.59x = 372,238.23 × 148,884.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,740.59x = 55,420,372,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420,372,471.05/269,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,458.04

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