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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,762.57, 372,272.37 and 148,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,762.57, 372,272.37 and 148,903.89 is: 205,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,762.57 : 372,272.37 = 148,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,762.57/372,272.37 = 148,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,762.57x = 372,272.37 × 148,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,762.57x = 55,432,804,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,804,032.52/269,762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,487.38

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