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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,764.83, 372,273.37 and 148,906.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,764.83, 372,273.37 and 148,906.15 is: 205,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,764.83 : 372,273.37 = 148,906.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,764.83/372,273.37 = 148,906.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,764.83x = 372,273.37 × 148,906.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,764.83x = 55,433,792,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,792,971.28/269,764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,489.33

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