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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,761.82, 372,271.33 and 148,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,761.82, 372,271.33 and 148,903.14 is: 205,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,761.82 : 372,271.33 = 148,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,761.82/372,271.33 = 148,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,761.82x = 372,271.33 × 148,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,761.82x = 55,432,368,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,368,107.62/269,761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,486.34

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