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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,767.19, 372,281.82 and 148,908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,767.19, 372,281.82 and 148,908.58 is: 205,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,767.19 : 372,281.82 = 148,908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,767.19/372,281.82 = 148,908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,767.19x = 372,281.82 × 148,908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,767.19x = 55,435,957,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435,957,176.02/269,767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,495.55

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