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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,762.24, 372,271.89 and 148,903.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,762.24, 372,271.89 and 148,903.55 is: 205,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,762.24 : 372,271.89 = 148,903.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,762.24/372,271.89 = 148,903.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,762.24x = 372,271.89 × 148,903.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,762.24x = 55,432,604,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,604,124.85/269,762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,486.90

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