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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,757.92, 372,265.96 and 148,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,757.92, 372,265.96 and 148,899.26 is: 205,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,757.92 : 372,265.96 = 148,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,757.92/372,265.96 = 148,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,757.92x = 372,265.96 × 148,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,757.92x = 55,430,125,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,125,967.19/269,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,481.00

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