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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,761.56, 372,266.28 and 148,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,761.56, 372,266.28 and 148,902.72 is: 205,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,761.56 : 372,266.28 = 148,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,761.56/372,266.28 = 148,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,761.56x = 372,266.28 × 148,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,761.56x = 55,431,461,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,461,656.28/269,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,483.17

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