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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,758.74, 372,267.10 and 148,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,758.74, 372,267.10 and 148,900.06 is: 205,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,758.74 : 372,267.10 = 148,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,758.74/372,267.10 = 148,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,758.74x = 372,267.10 × 148,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,758.74x = 55,430,593,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,593,526.03/269,758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,482.10

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