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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,758.35, 372,266.58 and 148,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,758.35, 372,266.58 and 148,899.70 is: 205,481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,758.35 : 372,266.58 = 148,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,758.35/372,266.58 = 148,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,758.35x = 372,266.58 × 148,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,758.35x = 55,430,383,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,383,105.73/269,758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,481.62

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