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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,771.23, 372,284.37 and 148,912.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,771.23, 372,284.37 and 148,912.59 is: 205,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,771.23 : 372,284.37 = 148,912.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,771.23/372,284.37 = 148,912.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,771.23x = 372,284.37 × 148,912.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,771.23x = 55,437,829,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,829,008.66/269,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,499.42

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