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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,771.88, 372,283.46 and 148,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,771.88, 372,283.46 and 148,913.13 is: 205,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,771.88 : 372,283.46 = 148,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,771.88/372,283.46 = 148,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,771.88x = 372,283.46 × 148,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,771.88x = 55,437,894,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,894,531.26/269,771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,499.16

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