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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,756.25, 372,263.65 and 148,897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,756.25, 372,263.65 and 148,897.57 is: 205,478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,756.25 : 372,263.65 = 148,897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,756.25/372,263.65 = 148,897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,756.25x = 372,263.65 × 148,897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,756.25x = 55,429,150,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,150,278.52/269,756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,478.65

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