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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,757.81, 372,265.81 and 148,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,757.81, 372,265.81 and 148,899.13 is: 205,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,757.81 : 372,265.81 = 148,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,757.81/372,265.81 = 148,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,757.81x = 372,265.81 × 148,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,757.81x = 55,430,053,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,053,934.83/269,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,480.81

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