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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,741.67, 372,244.86 and 148,883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,741.67, 372,244.86 and 148,883.19 is: 205,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,741.67 : 372,244.86 = 148,883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,741.67/372,244.86 = 148,883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,741.67x = 372,244.86 × 148,883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,741.67x = 55,421,002,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,421,002,217.90/269,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,459.55

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