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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,764.19, 372,277.68 and 148,905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,764.19, 372,277.68 and 148,905.58 is: 205,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,764.19 : 372,277.68 = 148,905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,764.19/372,277.68 = 148,905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,764.19x = 372,277.68 × 148,905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,764.19x = 55,434,223,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,434,223,861.45/269,764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,491.41

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