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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,760.07, 372,268.91 and 148,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,760.07, 372,268.91 and 148,901.39 is: 205,483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,760.07 : 372,268.91 = 148,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,760.07/372,268.91 = 148,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,760.07x = 372,268.91 × 148,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,760.07x = 55,431,356,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,356,663.69/269,760.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,483.92

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