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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,762.82, 372,272.71 and 148,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,762.82, 372,272.71 and 148,904.14 is: 205,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,762.82 : 372,272.71 = 148,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,762.82/372,272.71 = 148,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,762.82x = 372,272.71 × 148,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,762.82x = 55,432,945,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,945,866.66/269,762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,487.72

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