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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.14, 372,262.12 and 148,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.14, 372,262.12 and 148,896.44 is: 205,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.14 : 372,262.12 = 148,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.14/372,262.12 = 148,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.14x = 372,262.12 × 148,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.14x = 55,428,504,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,504,414.85/269,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,477.10

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