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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.92, 372,263.21 and 148,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.92, 372,263.21 and 148,897.25 is: 205,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.92 : 372,263.21 = 148,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.92/372,263.21 = 148,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.92x = 372,263.21 × 148,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.92x = 55,428,968,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,968,989.71/269,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,478.23

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