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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,766.79, 372,278.11 and 148,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,766.79, 372,278.11 and 148,908.04 is: 205,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,766.79 : 372,278.11 = 148,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,766.79/372,278.11 = 148,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,766.79x = 372,278.11 × 148,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,766.79x = 55,435,205,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,205,882.13/269,766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,493.07

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