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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,764.14, 372,274.53 and 148,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,764.14, 372,274.53 and 148,905.46 is: 205,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,764.14 : 372,274.53 = 148,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,764.14/372,274.53 = 148,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,764.14x = 372,274.53 × 148,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,764.14x = 55,433,708,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,708,274.56/269,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,489.54

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