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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,756.14, 372,263.50 and 148,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,756.14, 372,263.50 and 148,897.44 is: 205,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,756.14 : 372,263.50 = 148,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,756.14/372,263.50 = 148,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,756.14x = 372,263.50 × 148,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,756.14x = 55,429,082,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,082,155.44/269,756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,478.48

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