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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,761.57, 372,270.99 and 148,902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,761.57, 372,270.99 and 148,902.89 is: 205,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,761.57 : 372,270.99 = 148,902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,761.57/372,270.99 = 148,902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,761.57x = 372,270.99 × 148,902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,761.57x = 55,432,223,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,223,668.29/269,761.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,485.99

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