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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,759.35, 372,267.96 and 148,900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,759.35, 372,267.96 and 148,900.70 is: 205,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,759.35 : 372,267.96 = 148,900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,759.35/372,267.96 = 148,900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,759.35x = 372,267.96 × 148,900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,759.35x = 55,430,959,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,959,831.57/269,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,483.00

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